Audiologist

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UAE is seeking a qualified Audiologist to assess and treat patients with hearing impairments. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Audiology with at least 2 years of experience and possess the necessary licenses to practice in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include administering hearing tests, fitting hearing aids, and developing rehabilitation plans. Candidates fluent in English are preferred, with Arabic as a desirable asset. Join our diverse team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Diversity and equal opportunity environment

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Audiology with at least 2 years of experience.
• Licensure in country of origin and DOH license for Abu Dhabi.
• Fluency in English, knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret hearing tests to assess impairment.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation services for clients.
• Fit and dispense hearing aids and assistive devices.
• Advise clients and their families on communication strategies.
• Measure workplace noise levels and implement protection programs.

Skills

Speech language & hearing assessment

Fluent in spoken & written English

Counseling techniques

Hearing aid fitting and programming

Education

Masters in Speech Language & Hearing/Audiology

Job description

NMC Healthcare is the largest private healthcare company in the UAE and ranks amongst the leading fertility service providers in the world. Over the last forty three years, NMC has earned the trust of millions, thanks to its personalized care, genuine concern and a sincere commitment to the overall well-being of the patient.

NMC was the first company from Abu Dhabi to list on the London Stock Exchange and is now part of the premium FTSE 100 Index, an elite club of top 100 blue-chip companies by market cap. NMC's strategic acquisitions coupled with its legacy institutions have allowed us to fill the service gap in our healthcare delivery system and offer a continuum of care to patients

Job Description

Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient: Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Plans and implements prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, including hearing aid selection, fitting and programming of hearing aid, ear mould impression taking, trouble shooting of hearing aid and orientation, counseling, and auditory training. Refers patient to physician or surgeon if medical treatment is determined necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer hearing tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
• Speech audiometry
• Immitance measurement
• Oto acoustic emission evaluation
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
• Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA)
• Play audiometry
• Counsel and instruct clients in techniques to improve hearing or speech impairment, including sign language or lip-reading.
• Selection and prescription of ear protective devices such ear plugs and ear muffs.
• Evaluate hearing disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
• Otoscopic evaluation
• Fit and dispense hearing aids and assistive listening devices (e.g., FM system).
• Maintain client records at all stages, including initial evaluation and discharge.
• Plan and conduct treatment programs for clients' hearing or speech problems, consulting with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel as necessary.
• Recommend assistive devices according to clients' needs or nature of impairments.
• Refer clients to additional medical or educational services if needed.
• Advise educators or other medical staff on speech or hearing topics.
• Conduct or direct research on hearing or speech topics and report findings to help in the development of procedures, technology, or treatments.
• Develop and supervise hearing screening programs.
• Fit and tune cochlear implants, providing rehabilitation for adjustment to listening with implant amplification systems.
• Instruct clients, parents, teachers, or employers in how to avoid behavior patterns that lead to miscommunication.
• Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
• Measure noise levels in workplaces and conduct hearing protection programs in industry, schools, and communities.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of implanted hearing devices.
• Maintains current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment.

Qualifications

• A graduate of Masters in Speech Language & Hearing/Audiology
• At least two (2) years of experience.
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be