6 Adult Speech jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

Specialism: Healthcare / Medical / Nursing

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.
• Develop personalized therapy plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and track patient progress to enhance communication abilities and overall quality of life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, educate patients and families on therapy techniques, and ensure accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• Demonstrate patience, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of speech pathology to deliver effective and impactful therapy outcomes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Valid professional licensure or certification as a Speech Therapist
• 7+ years of proven experience in assessing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy methods and intervention techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and families
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• High attention to detail in clinical documentation and treatment planning
• Patience, empathy, and dedication to improving patient outcomes

Assesses and treats patients with speech, language, swallowing, voice, and fluency disorders.

• Participates in departmental and hospital quality improvement measurement, activities and goals.
• Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of practice guidelines and policies related to care of patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Complies with standards, policies, laws and regulations outlined in the hospital policies and plans.
• Evaluates information to determine compliance with standards and analyzes data or information to improve or make decisions.
• Assists with the development of a speech/language therapy competency program and ongoing learning and education programs.
• Performs duties as per the job description, and employee contract as per the American Hospital Dubai (AHD) Code of Conduct and Human Resource Policies.
• Performs administrative activities, such as day-to-day maintenance of files and processing of paperwork.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in national and international professional societies.
• Assesses, develops, and implements Speech and Language Therapy treatment to the assigned patients.
• Reflects on auditory, visual and kinesthetic aspects of the client's communication and identifies appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.
• Administers hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on the type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
• Develops clear care plans based on best practice, patient findings and patient needs.
• Provides advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/clients with communication difficulties.
• Ensures that patients are involved in the planning and prioritizing of their care plans wherever possible.
• Adapts practice to meet individual patient's circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
• Uses of evidence-based practice and outcome measures for clinical effectiveness.
• Advises on aids and adaptations needed by the patient to promote independence.
• Evaluates hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders.

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Therapy/Speech Pathology/Speech therapy/Speech or
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Speech and Phonetics field in hospital or clinical settings.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Arabic language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge of human behaviour and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, learning and motivation.
• Skills in sound clinical judgments/decision-making for case management.
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers and managers and identify their own strengths and development needs.

A Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid HAAD license are required. Key skills include diagnosing speech disorders, creating individualized therapy plans, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with children and adults with varying needs.

Job Category: Therapy

Job Type: Full Time

Min. Experience Needed: 5 Years

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Job title

Natural Language Processing and Speech - Open Rank Faculty

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Sep 02, 2025

Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

The Department of Natural Language Processing (NLP) is expanding and we invite candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor) to apply.

The Department of Natural Language Processing (NLP) has a vibrant research environment and is a driving force in shaping the next generation of NLP technologies. It generates new knowledge, explores new frontiers, and contributes to solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. The NLP department is at the forefront of innovation in the realms of large language models, their underlying mechanisms and responsible applications, dialog systems, chatbots, Arabic NLP, machine translation, efficient and low resource NLP, speech recognition, multimodality (language speech/images/video), and understanding the subtleties of language.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensivehealth & life insurance
  • Relocation supportfor international faculty
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi: World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

This position requires a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and an interest in mentoring students.

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

Statement of research vision and interests

Statement of teaching philosophy and experience

List of publications

• Reference letters or the names and contact details for three referees (where referee details are provided, each referee will be contact to upload their reference letters via Interfolio)

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be a part of AI’s future – apply today at MBZUAI!

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Natural Language Processing and Speech - Open Rank Faculty

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