Specialised Paediatric Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Opportunity: Specialised Paediatric Speech and Language Pathologist
Location: Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar

Sidra Medical and Research Centre is a cutting-edge facility that is redefining patient care for women and children in Qatar, the Gulf region, and globally. Our vision is to be a world-class center of learning, discovery, and exceptional healthcare, ranked among the top academic medical centers worldwide. We prioritize delivering top-tier healthcare in an innovative environment that fosters healing, with a strong emphasis on staff development through continuous education and training.

Position Overview:

We welcome applications from suitably qualified Speech and Language Pathologists who are eager to join our dynamic Paediatric team and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Prior experience and qualifications in Paediatric dysphagia are essential.

SLP 1:
We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Junior Paediatric Speech and Language Pathologists to join our Dysphagia service. Candidates must have extensive experience of working with children with eating/drinking and infant feeding disorders, preferably in an outpatient (OPC) setting. Experience in objective instrumental assessment i.e. VFSS/FEES and/or working in an acute setting is highly desirable.

As a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Pathology, you will provide care for patients aged 0-18 years within our Dysphagia Outpatient service. Additionally, you will help develop services for these patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes Dietitian’s and Physician’s (ENT/Pulmonology/GI/ Cardiology/Neonatology).
Clinical leadership experience in a specialized area of Speech and Language Pathology is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized Speech and Language Pathology services within our OPC
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to service and resource development in your specialist area

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience, including pediatric hospital or clinic experience
• Expertise in Paediatric dysphagia and infant feeding disorders
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment for assessment and treatment
• Formal training in Paediatric Dysphagia
• Formal training in infant feeding disorders and instrumental assessment VFSS/FEES is highly desirable
• Licensure or registration in your country of origin, with eligibility for licensure in Qatar

We welcome applications from suitably qualified Speech and Language Pathologists who are eager to join our dynamic paediatric team and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

For more information, please contact Lisa McNamara, SLP Manager, at lmcnamara@sidra.org

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