Advanced SALT Clinical Education Mentor - Adults

We’re looking for an Advanced SALT Clinical Education Mentor - Adults who can volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country for a total of  2 months. 

• This assignment seeks to provide advanced SALT clinical education on complex adult cases for fourth-year SALT students
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in speech pathology or speech and language therapy (or equivalent).
• As a volunteer, you will collaborate with DUMTP teachers to develop teaching materials for the module: Graduation Internship

About the Partner Organisation 

Danang Medical Technical University (DMTU) is a higher education institution in central Vietnam specializing in training healthcare professionals in fields such as nursing, medical technology, public health, and rehabilitation. The university is committed to improving healthcare education and contributing to the development of Vietnam’s medical workforce. Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) is a relatively new field in Vietnam. Da Nang University of Medical, Technology and Pharmacy (DUMTP) is a public organisation which is governed by the Ministry of Health. DUMTP has the mission to train medical doctor, nurses, medical technicians (Rehabilitation, Medical Laboratory and Medical Imaging) for the health care system of Vietnam. The university emphasizes practical, hands-on learning and continually seeks to align its curriculum with international healthcare standards. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced educators and motivated students, gaining valuable insight into Vietnam’s medical education system and cultural context. Through this collaboration, volunteers can also develop skills in cross-cultural communication, curriculum development, and innovative approaches to teaching English for specific professional purposes in a healthcare setting.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.