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JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR VACANT POSITIONS IN KUTRRH ON FULL TIME BASIS

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446 in January 2019 as a Level 6 Tertiary Hospital and is now operational offering specialized referral services.

1. AUDIOLOGISTS - KUTRRH/DCSAUD/368 – 2 POSTS

Job Description
The Audiologists’ job exists to reduce the burden of hearing disability through early detection and treatment of hearing impairment, especially in infants and young children and coordinate research and training at the hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities
i. Conducting behavioral, electro acoustic and electrophysiological measures on hearing and balance.
ii. Undertaking hearing aid selection, fitting and evaluation.
iii. Taking ear impressions.
iv. Dispense assistive listening devices, such as hearing aids, to patients.
v. Fit assistive listening devices based on the patient's physiology and other needs.
vi. Conducting clinical vestibular assessment and interpreting results.
vii. Educating clients on the use, care and maintenance of hearing aids and accessories.
viii. Carrying out vestibular rehabilitation for patients with hearing and imbalance disorders; and
ix. Collecting and compiling audiological data.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
i. Diploma in Clinical Audiology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
ii. Higher Diploma in Clinical Audiology from a recognized institution.
iii. Must be Registered with a professional body.
iv. Valid Practice License.
v. Basic life support and Advanced Cardiac life support certification.
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.
vii. At least two years working experience as an Audiologist in a reputable health facility.

Soft Skills Required
i. Organizational skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Observation skills
iv. Analytical skills
v. Compassionate

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers OR send hard copies of your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form ONLY to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you have to attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form when you apply online via the portal.

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 4th May 2021. Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All shortlisted candidates must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including.
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for University graduates only)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
• Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
• A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

Please take note that all communication to potential candidates is specifically through official telephones/ email.

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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