Consultant Audiologist

Alert International; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Kuwait City seeks a qualified audiologist to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services for hearing and balance disorders. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to educate patients and their families. Responsibilities include patient examination, treatment planning, and follow-up evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance problems.
• Assess exam results and diagnose the patient.
• Determine the best course of treatment tailored to the patient.
• Fit and dispense hearing aids.
• Provide counselling on communication methods.
• Evaluate and follow up on patient condition.
• Educate patients on hearing loss prevention.
• Research causes and treatments for disorders.

Skills

Strong clinical skills and knowledge

Ability to deal tactfully with people

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Able to multitask efficiently

Highly organized

Solid documentation and assessment skills

Practice basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor Degree of Medicine

Master's/Doctorate degree in Audiology

Board Certification

Minimum 15 years of clinical experience in audiology

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will provide advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services for individuals with hearing and balance disorders.

Role & Responsibilities

• Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems.
• Assess exam results and diagnose the patient.
• Determine the best course of treatment, taking the patient's needs and concerns into consideration.
• Fit and dispense hearing aids.
• Provide counselling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or technology.
• Evaluate and follow up on the patient's condition and record any developments.
• Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
• Research causes and potential treatments for hearing and balance disorders.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge;
• Ability to deal tactfully with people and develop good working relationships;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong communication skills;
• Able to multitask efficiently and effectively;
• Highly organized;
• Solid documentation and assessment skills;
• Practice basic computer skills;

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree of Medicine
• Master's/Doctorate degree in Audiology
• Board Certification
• Minimum 15 years of clinical experience in audiology.