Senior/Audiologist

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GROUP PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Healthcare Group Health Centre in Singapore seeks an Audiologist to deliver comprehensive services across the lifespan, with a focus on elderly patients with hearing loss and related disorders. You will perform assessments, fit hearing aids, provide counselling, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver community-based care, preventive services, and training for allied staff.

Applicants should have a degree in Audiology, 2 years' clinical experience preferred, and be prepared to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Audiology or Master of Science in Audiology required.
• 2 years of clinical audiology experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Membership in relevant Audiology societies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audiological assessments, diagnostic tests, and hearing aid fitting; determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provide counselling to patients and families on hearing and communication management, including tinnitus.
• Deliver preventive services and community clinic consultations.
• Supervise and train Audiologists and Audiology Technicians.
• Maintain clinic operations, equipment calibration, and inventory; support new NHG Health Centre sites.

Skills

Audiology assessments

Hearing aid fitting

Counselling patients and families

Vestibular testing

Clinical documentation

Staff supervision

Equipment calibration

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audiology or Master of Science (Audiology)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Audiologist is responsible for delivering comprehensive audiology services across the lifespan, with a focus on elderly patients with hearing loss and auditory-related disorders. Working within a multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Head of NHG Health Centre, the role provides coordinated, patient-centred care in a community health setting.

Clinical Duties (80%)

• Conduct audiological assessments, diagnostic tests, and aural toilet procedures, and determine appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans including hearing aid fitting and prescription.
• Provide counselling and guidance to patients and their families on hearing and communication management, including tinnitus counselling and vestibular testing where required.
• Deliver preventive services and community clinic consultations, referring patients to additional medical services as necessary.
• Supervise and train newly joined Audiologists and Audiology Technicians.

Administrative and Organisational Responsibilities (20%)

• Ensure smooth clinic operations, including daily equipment calibration, maintenance of machines, and management of stocks and hearing aid inventory.
• Document department statistics, process monthly workload reports, and issue tax invoices to the relevant departments.
• Maintain work instructions and policy documents, and support the setup and commissioning of new audiology booths at new NHG Health Centre sites.
• Support ad hoc industrial and hearing screening activities, and perform any other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support ad hoc departmental initiatives and health promotion activities as required
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts within NHG Health Centre

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in Audiology or Master of Science (Audiology).
• 2 years of clinical audiology experience is preferred, though not a prerequisite.
• Eligible for membership to either the Singapore, British, Australian, or American Audiological Societies. A Certificate of Competence or Clinical Certificate provided by the relevant Society is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. Proficient in MS Office and committed to continuous learning and professional development.