Speech and Language Therapist

Yumbe RRH)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution

Duties and

a) Assess, diagnose and manage patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. b) Develop, implement and evaluate individualized speech and language therapy programmes. c) Provide therapy to children and adults with communication and related disorders. d) Participate in ward rounds, clinics and multidisciplinary team management of patients.

e) Provide counselling, education and guidance to patients, parents, caregivers and other health workers. f) Facilitate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions where appropriate. g) Identify patients requiring specialised management and make appropriate referrals to ENT, Audiology and other specialists. h) Monitor, document and report patients’ progress and treatment outcomes. i) Conduct community outreach and health promotion activities related to speech, communication and swallowing disorders. j) Train and mentor students, therapy assistants and other health workers. k) Participate in research, continuous professional development and improvement of speech and language services.

l) Maintain and account for therapy equipment, materials and other resources. m) Prepare periodic reports on speech and language therapy activities. n) Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, ethics and patient safety. o) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.