Audiologist

Role Overview

Audiologist at Sidra Medicine, a tertiary hospital setting located in Qatar.

Company Overview

Sidra Medicine is a high-tech facility providing world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources. The organization delivers comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people, and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women.

Role Purpose

The Audiologist delivers high-quality, evidence-based audiological care within a tertiary hospital setting. The role encompasses conducting comprehensive patient assessments, performing advanced diagnostic evaluations, and developing individualized treatment plans for hearing and balance disorders. The postholder works as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributes to collaborative patient care, supports service development and innovation, and actively participates in clinical education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

• Obtain detailed patient histories, including medical, developmental, social, educational, and familial aspects.
• Perform otoscopic examinations to assess the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane, documenting any abnormalities.
• Conduct multi-frequency tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing (including threshold and decay), and Eustachian tube function assessments to evaluate middle ear and auditory pathway integrity.
• Select and perform age- and condition-appropriate behavioral audiometric tests for pediatric and adult patients, including Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), Free-Field Audiometry, Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA), Pure-Tone Audiometry (air and bone conduction), extended high-frequency testing, and speech audiometry (SRT, WRS in quiet and noise).
• Administer specialized retro cochlear evaluation tests (e.g., Tone Decay, SISI, PI-PB) to screen for retro cochlear pathologies.
• Perform basic central auditory processing screening tests (e.g., temporal processing, auditory figure-ground tasks) where applicable.
• Perform and interpret Distortion Product and Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE).
• Conduct auditory evoked potential assessments such as ABR, ASSR, and ECochG as part of diagnostic protocols.
• Participate in vestibular testing (e.g., VNG, caloric testing, VEMP, vHIT, and posturography) as appropriate.
• Administer tinnitus questionnaires and audiological tests including pitch/loudness matching, minimum masking level, and loudness discomfort level testing.
• Participate in newborn hearing screening and early hearing detection programs, including diagnostic follow-up as needed.

Intervention and Management

• Evaluate candidacy for and provide fitting, verification, programming, and troubleshooting of hearing aids, bone conduction devices, cochlear implants, and assistive listening systems.
• Deliver patient-centered aural rehabilitation, including counseling, auditory training, and communication strategies.
• Educate patients on hearing conservation and the use of protective devices.
• Support the assessment and management of auditory processing disorders, ototoxicity monitoring, and noise-induced hearing loss using evidence-based practices.
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to monitor patient progress and adapt management strategies as needed.

Patient-Centered Service Delivery

• Provide timely and appropriate intervention to minimize the impact of hearing loss on communication, learning, and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of assessment results, treatment plans, patient interactions, and outcomes.
• Communicate clearly, compassionately, and effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, management options, and care plans.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate with physicians (ENT, neurology, pediatrics), speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and care planning as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of clinical services by sharing insights and participating in departmental initiatives.

Quality Assurance, Research, and Professional Development

• Follow clinical protocols and hospital policies to maintain high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits when requested.
• Engage in clinical education activities, including mentoring students or interns under supervision.
• Stay updated with current research, best practices, and advancements in audiology through continuing professional development and training.

Administration and Operational Support

• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and daily calibration checks of audiological equipment.
• Report equipment issues promptly and support inventory tracking or supply needs where applicable.
• Comply with all hospital infection control, safety, and documentation protocols.

Ethical and Culturally Competent Practice

• Provide care that is respectful of cultural, linguistic, and individual differences.
• Ensure that services are inclusive and accessible to diverse patient populations.
• Uphold ethical principles in all clinical interactions, including informed consent, patient autonomy, and confidentiality.
• Adhere to Sidra's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Adhere to and promote Sidra's Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned in response to evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in Audiology (essential)
• Master's Degree from an accredited program in Audiology (preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience (essential)
• More than 2 years of experience in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology (essential)
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams within hospital settings (essential)
• Work experience in an acute pediatric academic medical center (preferred)
• Experience in teaching and training audiology students or junior staff (preferred)

Certification and Licensure

• Licensure or Registration from country of origin if applicable (essential)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) in Audiology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or from an internationally recognized accredited professional organization from country of origin (essential)
• Eligible for licensure in Qatar after onboarding (essential)

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Problem-solving and critical thinking in complex audiological cases
• Ability to work in high-pressure hospital environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Additional Information

• Reporting relationships may vary in response to evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra.