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​​​Speech Therapist, Paediatrics

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Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing. 

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:
  • assist in handling patients with Speech and Language dysfunction
  • assist in evaluation and formulation of speech therapy treatment plans
  • monitor patient recovery through speech therapy provided
  • consult and collaborate with consultants and other medical professionals in providing high quality Speech Therapy treatments
  • educate patients and their families about treatment interventions and home exercises
  • maintain and update patients’ records and documentation
  • raise wider parental, teachers and health care staff awareness of children’s issues based on services guidelines. 

Requirements

You should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
  • Certificate course in Speech and Audiologist from recognized institute/ University
  • at least one year of relevant experience
  • good interpersonal skills, particularly communication and patient report writing skills
  • ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
  • resilience and ability to cope with work pressure
  • ability to effectively work in teams as well as independently
  • willingness to work on extended hours on need-basis.

To Apply

​You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mark the subject line with position applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 5, 2023