Clinical Audiologist (Temporary), Surgery

IntroductionAga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Supervisor Surgical Clinics, Nursing Division.Responsibilities: Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems using equipment such as audiometers, speech analysersConduct the prescribed hearing tests, understand, interpret findings and determine if hearing impairment is conductive or sensorineural in natureDevelop a treatment plan in audiology that considers the impact of disability to the patient Provide counselling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or any other available option to include technologyTeach patients alternate forms of communication such as sign language and lip readingProviding patients with hearing aids or refer for potential cochlear implantEducate patients on ways to prevent or delay hearing lossMaintain records of audiograms and ensure patient confidentialityMaintain an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients in conjunction with the supervisorInstructs patients and family regarding investigations and follow-up clinic appointmentsObserves infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patientsDemonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals when necessaryMaintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfactionParticipates in data collection and monitoring of unit-based quality indicatorsEnsure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policiesRequirements: Diploma in Clinical AudiologyCertification in Basic Life Support (BLS)Experience in a busy audiology facility with expertise in paediatricsDemonstrate adequate knowledge as well as skills to conduct and interpret pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry transient evoked otoacoustic emissions, brain evoked response auditory/ auditory brainstern response, neonatal screening, and visual reinforcement audiology