Sr Audiologist

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.