Speech Therapist NGO Job Koinonia Community

Speech Therapist NGO Job

Reporting line: Project team leader.
Nature of Work: Part Time

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Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in children at Paolos home
• Use the provided protocols and tests at the centre for assessment of children with speech disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each child based on their specific needs to improve both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Adapt treatment plans according to the child’s progress, changes, or needs
• Design and utilize appropriate therapy materials to stimulate language development
• Monitor and document the child’s progress and response to therapy periodically
• Guide caregivers on how to facilitate a supportive environment at home by sharing treatment goals and useful activities with them to implement
• Provide additional support to Paolo’s home Special Needs teachers in facilitation of cognitive assessment and treatment of daycare children and formulation of IRPs (individual rehabilitation plans) based on needs identified.
• Collaborate with the teachers, speech therapists, occupational and physio therapists and other professionals at Paolo’s home involved in the child’s care to enhance holistic intervention and development of the child.
• Provide training and education to caregivers and other professionals on speech disorders and other available therapies/cognitive therapy
• Provide speech therapy periodic reports
• Attend staff team meetings for case presentations, to share information to enhance team cohesion and strengthen relationships
• Refer children to additional medical or educational services, if need be, in consultation with other professional in Paolos home.
• Performs Any other duties assigned from time to Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or related field.
• Valid license or certification in speech-language pathology from the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Kenya (ASLTK) will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with working with diverse populations.Skills in counseling and special needs education will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy a must: working knowledge of MS office required;
• Good knowledge of human rights and especially the rights of children with disabilities
• Experience in capacity building which includes facilitation of community-based training and awareness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• No less than 2 years previous work experience,

Terms of Employment: Part-time.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates WHO FULLY MEET the above criteria should send their applications to the Human Resources Manager (via E-mail- personnel@koinoniakenya.org with the Subject. Speech Therapist for Children Job Application,

Handwritten applications can be deposited at the reception of Shalom House, St. Daniel Comboni Rd, (off Ngong’ road), along with;

• a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
• certificate of good conduct and
• copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees,
• Current and expected salary and their daytime contacts addressed to: Human Resource Manager

The Closing date for receiving applications will be the 6th June 2025.

Koinonia Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,