Consultant Audiologist

Our client is a private multi-specialty hospital in Kuwait. Their 110 bed facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services that cover a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Their 1,000 healthcare professionals work together to provide essential health care services in inpatient, outpatient and a specialized department for Essential Wellness within the concept of Integrative Medicine.

What we offer
Your salary is a tax free! You will have a direct and permanent employment with our client, for either 2 or 3 years. You work in an international team & working environment. Our client offers you excellent healthcare coverage, various leave and study days, round-trip plane tickets for you and your family. All leave and end of service benefits as per Kuwait Labor Law.

Who you are
You are an experienced healthcare professional with a great ability to connect with patients while performing tests that physicians have ordered.
Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge;
• Ability to deal tactfully with people and develop good working relationships;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong communication skills;
• Able to multitask efficiently and effectively;
• Highly organized;
• Solid documentation and assessment skills;
• Practice basic computer skills;

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree of Medicine
• Master's/Doctorate degree in Audiology
• Board Certification
• Minimum 15 years of clinical experience in audiology.

Description
In this role, you will provide advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services for individuals with hearing and balance disorders.
Role & Responsibilities:

• Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems.
• Assess exam results and diagnose the patient.
• Determine the best course of treatment, taking the patient's needs and concerns into consideration.
• Fit and dispense hearing aids.
• Provide counselling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or technology.
• Evaluate and follow up on the patient's condition and record any developments.
• Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
• Research causes and potential treatments for hearing and balance disorders.