Description:Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakis…Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassiView moreView less
Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems using equipment such as audiometers, speech analysers
Conduct the prescribed hearing tests, understand, interpret findings, and determine if hearing impairment is conductive or sensorineural in nature
Provide patients with hearing aids or refer for potential cochlear implant
Evaluate all patients on follow up on the current condition and make note of any developments or changes
Educate patients on ways to prevent or delay hearing loss
Work in collaboration with other specialty in a multi-disciplinary approach to include newborn, paediatric and adult hearing screening
Maintain records of audiograms and ensure patient confidentiality
Assess patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
Instruct patient and family regarding investigations and follow up clinic appointments
Observe infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
Participate in data collection and monitoring of unit-based quality indicators
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards, or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies
Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects
Requirements:
Diploma in Clinical Audiology
Minimum 2 years of working in a busy Audiology facility, with expertise in paediatrics
Demonstrate 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 Brainstem Response, Neonatal Screening and Visual Reinforcement Audiology
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Excellent written and Verbal communication skill
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