Job Description

Audiologist
Job Title: Audiologist - Abu Dhabi
Department: Audiology / ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Reports To: Head of ENT / Rehabilitation Services Manager
Job Overview:
An Audiologist specializes in identifying, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems. They work with patients of all ages to address hearing loss, balance issues, and tinnitus, and provide rehabilitative services such as hearing aid fitting and counseling.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive hearing and balance evaluations using audiometers, tympanometers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Interpret diagnostic results and formulate treatment/management plans.
• Fit, program, and dispense hearing aids and other assistive listening devices (ALDs).
• Provide auditory training, rehabilitation, and counseling to patients and their families.
• Perform cerumen (earwax) management.
• Assess candidacy for and provide support for cochlear implants.
• Design and implement hearing conservation programs, especially for industrial settings.
• Work closely with ENT physicians, speech therapists, and educators in a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain detailed patient records and reports.
• Stay current with advancements in hearing technology and diagnostic techniques.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Audiology (Au.D.).
• Valid DHA/DoH/HAAD license to practice as an Audiologist.
• Certification from a recognized international body (e.g., CCC-A, ACA) is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, and empathy.
• Technical proficiency with complex diagnostic and hearing aid programming software.

Skills Required