• Application Deadline: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Speech and Language Therapist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Festac Town


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Description 

• Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing.


• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.


• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.


• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.


• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.


• Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.


• Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.


• Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.


• Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.


• Give detailed progress reports of each child allocated to your team.


• Ensure to follow the Individualized Evaluation Program (IEP) of each child and update it when necessary.

Requirements

• Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.


• 3 years work experience.


• Certification and MRTB license.


• Experience with children with special needs is required.


• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.


• Excellent relationship-building skills.