• To provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for children with speech, communication and feeding difficulties and their families within outpatient clinics and community outreach into individual homes, schools and health centers. • To use clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, specialist skills, problem-solving and initiative to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. • Maintain up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards. • Provide quarterly reports on the progress of referrals, appointments and caseloads • To liaise with other healthcare professionals, clients, parents and other relevant individuals professionally. • To provide education and training to colleagues, students, other healthcare and community workers, parents and caregivers. • To professionally respond to enquiries and referrals regarding speech and language therapy and other available services. • Check that all equipment is in good working order and maintain records of all items in • To manage and maintain your diary, including appointments, meetings and clinical observations, ensure effective communication throughout the organization. • To keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients. • To educate patients and their caregivers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions. • Formulating and delivering specialised speech and language therapy treatment programs based on evidence-based practice and treatment options. • Ensuring all reports are dealt with promptly, and all documentation is maintained accurately and up to date • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physio, occupational therapists, Nutritionists, orthopaedic officers, social workers, special education teachers and administration and support staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language therapy • 1-2 years of experience in speech and Language Therapy preferably in a nongovernmental organisation setting. • Knowledge, skills and abilities: • Highly motivated with a willingness to learn and develop • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. • The ability to explain treatments simply to patients and their families • Have a genuine concern for the well-being and health of patients • Excellent proficiency in verbal and written English with strong attention to detail • Ability to communicate in Rutooro, Lukhonzo, Runyankole or Rukiga would be beneficial • Flexible and adaptable attitude with a “can do” approach • Critical thinker with an ability to see “outside the box” with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines • Good computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite • Valid vehicle license is highly desirable • Effective time management and organizational skills.

Applications must be submitted as a one PDF document with a cover letter, CV and relevant documents to hr@kyaningacdc.org