Senior/Speech Therapist, Dept of Child Development (2-Year Contract)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women's and children's hospital in Singapore seeks a Speech Therapist to support children with communication, speech, and language needs. You will assess and provide interventions while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and eligibility for registration with the AHPC. Join us in empowering children to achieve their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments for communication needs.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate therapy programs.
• Eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for speech and language needs.
• Implement individualized therapy programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for holistic care.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Individualized therapy programs

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Caregiver training and support

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Overview

As part of Singapore’s leading women’s and children’s hospital, you will play a key role in supporting children with communication, speech and language needs. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based interventions that empower children to achieve their fullest potential, while supporting parents and caregivers through education and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language and/or communication needs of children.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized and group therapy programs tailored to each child’s needs.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialized assessments to inform therapy planning.
• Collaborate closely with paediatricians, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, educators, and social workers to deliver holistic care.
• Provide caregiver training, coaching, and support in both individual and group settings.
• Document clinical findings, progress, and recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Participate in service improvement, clinical audits, and professional development activities to enhance quality of care.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy (or equivalent) from a recognized institution, accredited under the Ministry of Health Allied Health Professions Act.
• Eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore.

Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.