Re-advertised Audiologist - Kakuma at Lutheran World Federation

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Audiologist will assess, diagnose, and treat hearing loss in adults and children as well as provide advice on access to quality learning through school placement and fitting of hearing aids as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate and implement audio logical services as well as providing support for integration to Special Needs Education (SNE) services.
• Schedule appointments, evaluate and administer standard diagnostic tests and procedures to children and adults as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for further audio logical or support services as necessary.
• Assist teachers in development and implementation of curriculum modification and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Monitor learners’ progress and make informed, timely and appropriate follow up actions and decisions to facilitate learners with communication and education deficits.
• Facilitate school placement to integrate deaf and hearing-impaired learners for inclusive education.
• Prepare and submit periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual) reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, and action plans.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education or Diploma in Audiology.
• Proven experience of minimum 3 years working with humanitarian and development programme.
• Certification and membership to professional body
• An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to implement accountability activities within the LWF World Service essential.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email
• Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation and pragmatism.
• The ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively in a multicultural set up.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Closing Date: 17th November 2024