Audiologist

Kingscollegehospitaldubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking an Audiologist to perform age-appropriate audiological assessments and facilitate the management of hearing devices. This role requires a Master's or Doctorate in Audiology, with at least two years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostics, patient education, and maintaining clinical documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and proficiency in both audiological and vestibular testing. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical audiology experience, including paediatric and adult patients.
• Experience with multidisciplinary implant programs and advanced hearing technology.
• Competency in vestibular diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform audiological assessments for all age groups.
• Conduct evaluations for implantable hearing devices.
• Execute vestibular diagnostics and interpret results.
• Maintain clinical documentation to regulatory standards.
• Educate patients on hearing loss and available device options.
• Participate in quality assurance and professional development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning and diagnostic interpretation skills

Patient communication and counselling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Technical proficiency with audiological equipment

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree or doctorate in Audiology

Current registration or eligibility for registration with the DHA

Tools

Audiological testing equipment

Vestibular testing equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audiological Assessment

• Perform age-appropriate diagnostic hearing assessments for neonates, infants, children, and adults (e.g., OAE, ABR, behavioural audiometry, play audiometry, pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes).
• Conduct specialised assessments for complex or hard-to-test patients.

2. Implantable Hearing Devices

• Participate in pre-operative candidacy evaluations for cochlear implants, bone-conductor hearing systems, middle-ear implants, and other implantable hearing solutions.
• Conduct post-operative implant activation, programming (mapping), verification, and long-term follow-up.
• Provide counselling, device-use education, and rehabilitation planning for patients and families.

3. Vestibular Diagnostics

• Perform comprehensive vestibular evaluations including, but not limited to:
  • Videonystagmography (VNG)
  • Electrocochleography
  • Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
  • Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
• Interpret results, generate reports, and provide recommendations for management and referral.

4. Clinical Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Provide clear diagnostic reports to referring clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, adapting explanations for developmental and cultural needs.

5. Patient Care & Counselling

• Educate patients and families on hearing loss, vestibular conditions, device options, and rehabilitation pathways.
• Support patients through diagnostic and treatment processes with empathy and clinical expertise.

6. Quality Assurance & Professional Development

• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audiological and vestibular equipment.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and service development projects.
• Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and advance clinical competence.

Qualification Requirements:

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate in Audiology
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the DHA
• Formal training and demonstrated competence in paediatric audiology, including neonatal hearing screening follow-up, ABR testings
• Competence in the assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients with hearing implants (cochlear implants, bone-conduction devices, and middle-ear implants).
• Proven competency in administering and interpreting comprehensive vestibular diagnostic testing.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 2 years of clinical audiology experience
• Experience working with multidisciplinary implant programs or advanced hearing technology clinics.
• Clinical experience in paediatric, adult, and geriatric audiology.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical reasoning and diagnostic interpretation skills.
• Strong patient communication and counselling skills across all ages and developmental levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• High level of accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with current audiological best practices, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Technical proficiency with audiological and vestibular equipment and software.
• Strong organisation, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Certification or specialist training in cochlear implant mapping/programming.
• Advanced vestibular assessment training.
• Experience in research, quality improvement projects, or clinical teaching.
• Experience in tele‑audiology services.