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Koinonia Community is a lay organization dedicated to promoting integral human development and community life. They foster a culture of peace and solidarity, actively working to counteract economic and social challenges rooted in individualism. The organization prioritizes the needs of "little ones" in difficult circumstances, the marginalized, and the oppressed through various human development initiatives.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Speech Therapist
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya (at Paolo's home, presumably a facility run by Koinonia Community)
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Posted Date: May 26, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 6, 2025
- Salary: Not specified (Candidates are asked to state their current and expected salary in the application)
Job Summary
Koinonia Community is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in children residing at Paolo's home. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, guiding caregivers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic intervention and development for each child.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in children at Paolo's home.
- Utilize provided protocols and tests at the center for the 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 for them to implement.
- Provide additional support to Paolo’s home Special Needs teachers in facilitating cognitive assessment and treatment of daycare children and formulating IRPs (Individual Rehabilitation Plans) based on identified needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, other 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.
- Provide training and education to caregivers and other professionals on speech disorders and available therapies/cognitive therapy.
- Provide periodic speech therapy reports.
- Attend staff team meetings for case presentations and to share information to enhance team cohesion and strengthen relationships.
- Refer children to additional medical or educational services, if needed, in consultation with other professionals at Paolo's home.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Minimum Requirements and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy or a related field.
- A 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.
Method of Application
Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications to the Human Resources Manager.
Email: personnel@koinoniakenya.org
Email Subject Line: "Speech therapist for children Job Application"
Alternatively, handwritten applications can be deposited at the reception of Shalom House, St. Daniel Comboni Road (off Ngong’ Road).
Your application should include:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certificate of good conduct.
- Copies of both academic and professional certificates.
- State your current position, current salary, and expected salary.
- Provide three (3) professional referees and their daytime contacts.
Closing Date for Applications: June 6, 2025.
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