Senior Audiologist-Audiology

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UAE seeks an experienced Audiology Manager to oversee clinical and administrative activities within the audiology section. This includes staff supervision, managing patient care quality, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate must hold a BSc in Audiology, with 4 years of relevant experience in a hospital setting and excellent leadership skills. The role emphasizes collaborative care and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in an Audiology hospital setting.
• 1 year demonstrated leadership in a clinical environment.
• Current National License in Audiology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates administrative and clinical activities in the audiology section.
• Supervises junior staff and manages workload allocation.
• Determines candidacy for cochlear implants and performs related tests.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient counseling

Audiological assessments

Quality assurance

Training and education

Education

BSc in Speech & Hearing, Audiology or Hearing & Speech Sciences

MSc in Communication Disorders/Sciences (desired)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for coordinating all the administrative and clinical activities of the audiology section, and effective and professional management of financial resources, staff, and workflow of Audiology Allied Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial

• Supervises junior staff as per clinical, administrative, and related professional policies as applied and implemented in the Section/Department/Facility.
• Coordinates assigned clinical activities such as neonatal hearing screening program by assigning roles to the Audiologist and Audiology Assistant.
• Participates in the daily management of workload allocation within the specialist area, taking into account the changing/competing demands and making decisions about prioritization of caseloads.
• Maintains the monthly and yearly statistics of audiology care.

Clinical

• Determines candidacy for a cochlear implant and performs mapping for the cochlear implant (technical duty for both audiologist and senior audiologist).
• Makes necessary recommendations and referrals for patients and provides appropriate counseling to the patients and their families.
• Performs routine and specialized tests to include pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, impedance audiometry, and related electro-physiological assessments for auditory and vestibular.

Quality & Safety

• Promotes and maintains quality in all services and ensures continuous improvement measures are in place. Conducts method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection.
• Assists in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process.
• Assists in the development of clinical audit processes within the service and reports on them to the line manager/department head.

Staff Professional Development

• Delivers and participates in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors, and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e., teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Ensures all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development.

Accountabilities

• Ensures all documents and all interventions are in the appropriate format.
• Ensures patient receives the highest standard nutrition services and care and quality healthcare.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: BSc in Speech & Hearing, Audiology or Hearing & Speech Sciences. Current National License. Experience: 4 years in Speech and Hearing Sciences or Audiology in a hospital setting. 1 year demonstrated leadership.

Desired: MSc. in Speech & Hearing, Speech Language Pathology, Speech Sciences or Communications Disorders/Sciences (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience). Specialist Certifications: N.A.

ABOUT US

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

ABOUT THE TEAM

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient‑centric medical services in the region. As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26‑bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.