Speech Pathologist

Job description / Role

- Responsible for providing comprehensive level patient care in Speech Pathology department.
- Participates equitably in the on-call roster.
- Participates in the oversight and professional development of assigned junior medical staff.
- Participates in the educational activities of the Medical Staff as a whole.
- Participates in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the Speech Pathology Service and the Hospital.
- Participates in activities and opportunities to promote the Speech Pathology Service and the Hospital to the general public and wider medical community of the UAE.
- Fulfills professional requirements for continuing maintenance of competence in all aspects of department.
- Carries out other assigned duties within the appropriate scope of knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.

Requirements

- Appropriate experience and competence in all aspects of Speech Pathology.
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at an appropriate level, and in an appropriate field, since gaining higher qualification.
- Three years experience in an Arabic / Western hospital or clinic setting preferred.

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, doctors and other hospital staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education.
- Publication in peer reviewed journals would be well regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement for better health outcomes.
- Fluency in written and spoken English (Arabic language skills are well regarded).
- High level of verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Good computer literacy.

About the Company

Founded in 1985, Al Noor Hospital provides a complete continuum of healthcare and has places itself among the Leading private hospital services provider in Abu Dhabi. Relocation of Al Noor Hospital to Khalifa Street in 1999, Al Noor Khalifa Branch was launched in the year 2001.

In 2006, Al Noor Hospital was established in Al Ain followed by the inauguration of its unique, purpose-built hospital at Airport Road in 2008. The hospital soon evolved into a state-of-the-art healthcare provider, employing experienced medical professionals and the latest facilities. It has since achieved remarkable progress in the healthcare industry and has recently expanded to Abu Dhabis Western region, opening specialized clinics in Madinat Zayed, Mirfa and Mussafah, offering medical services as well as emergency referrals to its Abu Dhabi branches.