Speech And Language Therapist

Responsibilities:Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowingdisorders.Communicatingwith the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, andteachers to design effective treatment plans.Usingtried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques toprovide the best care.Keepingup-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conductingresearch, and expanding professional and academic networks.Educatingpatients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.Takingdetailed notes on patient history and progress.Providingmentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.Evaluatingpatient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.Skills and Requirements:Master's degree in speech therapy or speech-language pathology.Relevant license and certification.Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.Familiarity with database management software.Excellent relationship-building skills.Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.Willingness to conduct research and travel to conferences.Be organized,flexible, self-motivated, reliable, and willing to work long hoursJob Type:Full-time, PermanentNote:This is Lan Health Initiative recruiting for an NGOApplicants must pass a background check whichincludes providing 3 Guarantors and 3 RefereesNB:Our background checks are rigorous andinvasive.Location:Candidates must reside in Abuja. Only Qualified candidates should apply. Onlysuccessful candidates will be invited for an interview.