Sr Audiologist

Institution:  National Healthcare Group
Family Group:  Allied Health

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.