Audiologist

About the role

Sidra Medicine is hiring an Audiologist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based audiological care in a tertiary hospital setting. The role covers comprehensive patient assessments, advanced diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment plans for hearing and balance disorders, within a multidisciplinary team that also takes part in clinical education, research and quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Take detailed patient histories and perform otoscopic examinations of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
• Conduct immittance-based assessments (multi-frequency tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, Eustachian tube function).
• Perform behavioral audiometry (VRA, CPA, pure-tone, speech audiometry) and retrocochlear and central auditory processing screenings.
• Perform OAE, electrophysiological tests (ABR, ASSR, ECochG) and vestibular testing (VNG, caloric, VEMP, vHIT).
• Screen newborns for hearing loss and take part in early hearing detection programs.
• Evaluate candidates for hearing aids, bone conduction devices, cochlear implants and assistive listening systems, and fit, verify and program them.
• Provide aural rehabilitation, counseling, auditory training and hearing conservation advice.
• Support management of auditory processing disorders, ototoxicity monitoring and noise-induced hearing loss, with follow-up.
• Collaborate with ENT, neurology, pediatrics, speech-language pathologists and physical therapists, and take part in MDT meetings and quality improvement and audits.
• Mentor students or interns, keep accurate records, and follow infection control, safety and documentation protocols.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance and calibration of audiological equipment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Audiology program; 5+ years of relevant clinical experience.
• Candidates with a Master's degree in Audiology may be considered with about 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in an acute pediatric academic medical center.
• Licensure or registration from the country of origin, and eligibility for licensure in Qatar after onboarding.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from a CAA-accredited program or an internationally recognized accredited body.