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

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Women's & Children's Hospital in Singapore is seeking a qualified Speech Therapist to assess and treat pediatric speech, language and communication needs. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that empower children and involve educating parents and caregivers.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized therapy plans, and collaborate with a wide range of professionals to provide holistic care and ongoing service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language and communication needs in children.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized and group therapy plans.
• Administer, score and interpret standardized assessments to inform therapy.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, OTs, PTs, educators and social workers.
• Provide caregiver training, coaching and support to families.
• Document findings, progress and recommendations clearly.
• Engage in service improvement, audits and professional development.

Skills

Speech therapy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

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.