Sr Audiologist

NHG Population Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Cares in Singapore is seeking an Audiologist to deliver comprehensive audiology services across the lifespan, with emphasis on elderly patients with hearing loss and balance-related disorders, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct assessments, fitting of hearing aids, counselling, preventive services, and supervise new staff; contribute to clinic operations and participate in community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Audiology and eligibility for professional societies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family counselling.
• Proactive in continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audiological assessments and diagnostic tests across the lifespan.
• Fit and prescribe hearing aids with appropriate rehabilitation guidance.
• Provide counselling on hearing management and tinnitus; assist vestibular testing when needed.
• Deliver preventive services, community clinic consultations, and refer to other services as required.
• Supervise and train new Audiologists and Audiology Technicians.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audiology

Master of Science (Audiology)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company description:

NHG Cares

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). Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.


• 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.