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Diana Asaba Kobusinge

Nairobi

Summary

Adaptable and experienced speech therapist with good interpersonal skills and proficiency in Health Information Systems, patient assessment and therapy program design. Collaborates effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish dynamic initiatives and improve quality of patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech-Language Therapist

Beeheard Kenya
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessment of individual client issues through analysis of speech and language evaluations.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive therapy plans, addressing individual patient needs.
  • Maintained detailed documentation on each patient's progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for continued improvement.
  • Supported in setting up remote therapy platform to start remote sessions.

Speech-Language Therapist

BOYNE Healthcare - CDC
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Clinical lead overseeing the smooth running of all therapy departments i.e OT, PT, SNE and SLP
  • Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
  • provided therapy for children between ages 2 to 18 years with speech and language development problems.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.

Speech-Language Therapist

Silver Bells Rwanda
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities of children
  • Interpreted results and prosper intervention plans incorporating short-term and long-term goals
  • Monitored and recorded client progress in response to therapy.

IT Support Officer / Asst. Team Leader - Part-time

Ministry Of Health
02.2020 - 02.2022

Project - Health Facility Quality of Care Assessment Program (HFQAP) Karamoja, Northern and Ankole Region

  • Trained and supervised selected participants from various districts on how to use the HFQAP digital tool for data collection
  • Provided IT support to teams in the 5eld
  • Worked with representatives of the regional Implementing Partners to plan and make strategy decisions
  • Report writing and compilation of feedback from teams about the digital tool to be presented to the District Health Team and MoH
  • In charge of allocating and distributing tablets and chargers to participants.

Assistant Speech Therapist - Volunteer

Mulago Speech And Language Therapy Clinic
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities
  • Planned and implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech therapist
  • Wrote and completed therapy notes and reports for the clients seem at the clinic

Speech Therapy intern

Marigold's Early Learning Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assessed, created and implemented treatment plans for special needs children (assigned to me) intended to address speech and language difficulties.
  • Documented any developments and regressions in clients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information
  • Compiled weekly reports and presented findings to supervisors.

Education

Bsc. Speech And Language Therapy -

Makerere University
Kampala,Uganda
05-2021

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -

Uganda Martyrs' SS Namugongo
Kampala,Uganda
11-2016

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Seeta High School
Mukono
11-2014

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Project Management
  • Technical support
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team work and collaboration
  • Multicultural competence
  • Autism spectrum support
  • Augmentative communication devices
  • Telepractice proficiency

Languages

luganda
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Awards

Dean's List

Makerere School of Medicine

Timeline

Speech-Language Therapist

Beeheard Kenya
09.2023 - Current

Speech-Language Therapist

BOYNE Healthcare - CDC
01.2023 - 08.2023

Speech-Language Therapist

Silver Bells Rwanda
03.2022 - 10.2022

IT Support Officer / Asst. Team Leader - Part-time

Ministry Of Health
02.2020 - 02.2022

Assistant Speech Therapist - Volunteer

Mulago Speech And Language Therapy Clinic
11.2019 - 05.2020

Speech Therapy intern

Marigold's Early Learning Center
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bsc. Speech And Language Therapy -

Makerere University

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -

Uganda Martyrs' SS Namugongo

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Seeta High School
Diana Asaba Kobusinge