AUDIOLOGIST

Summary

The Audiologist is responsible for delivering comprehensive audiology services, including assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and counseling for patients with hearing and balance disorders. The role requires executing audiological procedures, maintaining clinical equipment, supporting hospital initiatives, and ensuring quality patient care under the supervision of the Head of Audiology.

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive audiology assessments and diagnostic procedures (Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry, Acoustic Reflex, OAE, ABR/BSER, ASSR, VEMP, vestibular screening, etc.) in accordance with consultant referrals and clinical standards.
• Provide newborn hearing screening services, record findings accurately, ensure timely referrals, and maintain follow-up compliance.
• Fit and verify hearing aids and assistive listening devices, ensuring appropriate prescription, counselling, functional trial, and post-fitting adjustments for optimal outcomes.
• Perform cochlear implant mapping, assist in candidacy assessment, and provide rehabilitation support, when applicable to consultant direction and service capacity.
• Prepare clinical documentation, test reports, and progress notes accurately in KCIS/HITS or designated hospital systems, ensuring confidentiality and traceability.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audiology equipment (audiometers, tympanometry, OAE, ABR, hearing aid verification systems, etc.), including calibration checks and preventive maintenance coordination.
• Support consultants during clinic, procedure, and patient counselling sessions, ensuring efficient workflow, patient comfort, accurate information-sharing, and timely reporting.
• Provide counselling and patient education, including device care, hearing conservation, communication strategies, rehabilitation planning, and safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with MSQH, JCI, MOH guidelines, infection control standards, and audiology best practices, including safety, documentation, and patient privacy.
• Liaise with consultants, external vendors, suppliers, and technical service providers to ensure availability of consumables, maintenance, and suitability of equipment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Head of Audiology, Consultant, Operation Manager, or Hospital Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology (recognized by the Ministry of Health).
• Minimum 1–3 years of clinical experience in audiology
• Understanding of audiological testing, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options for various hearing and balance disorders.
• Knowledge of current audiology best practices, guidelines, and regulations.
• Experience with audiological equipment and technologies (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants, diagnostic equipment).

Skills & Competencies:

Special skills required

• Competence in audiological testing and result interpretation.
• Effective communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to analyze clinical data, prepare reports, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audiology diagnostic software.

Personal attributes

• Professional integrity, responsibility, and empathy.
• Good teamwork, adaptability, and time management.
• Patient-centered and service-oriented mindset.