Audiologist

About the role

The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations, hearing aid fittings, rehabilitative counseling and takes part in mobile and community-based outreach programmes. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical background, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving access to hearing health across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audiological assessments for pediatric and adult patients, including pure-tone audiometry, bone conduction testing, speech audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing.
• Select, fit, program, verify and troubleshoot digital hearing aids and assistive listening technology tailored to each patient's needs.
• Provide rehabilitative counseling, auditory rehabilitation guidance and communication strategies to patients and their families.
• Take part in national outreach deployments, mobile hearing clinic visits and school screening initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records in line with governance policies and healthcare standards.
• Work with healthcare professionals, administrative staff and outreach personnel to improve patient care and community initiatives.

Required profile

• Comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic audiological equipment (audiometers, tympanometers) and hearing aid programming software from major manufacturers.
• Expertise in pure-tone and speech audiometry, middle ear measurements and evidence-based hearing aid selection and verification.
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills with hearing-impaired patients of all ages and their families.
• Ability to coordinate equipment and patient flow during mobile clinic deployments and school screenings.
• High accuracy in record-keeping, strict adherence to patient confidentiality and eligibility for registration with local health authorities.