LWF Audiologist Job in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya - Djibouti Programme (LWF) is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
 

Audiologist

He/She shall be responsible for provides hearing evaluation and consultation services to the learners to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development. 

In order to respond to individual needs of the learner at Dadaab refugee camp. 

He/she must work closely with the staff and administration of the EARC.

Duties and responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:-

• Planning, coordination and program development
• Coordinate audiological services with the SNE services provided in the camp and manage its effectiveness,
• Design and implement a mass hearing screening program to meet the local education needs.
• Responsible for scheduling appointment for audiogical evaluation, administering standard diagnostic tests and procedures in keeping with individual learner needs
• Responsible for making recommendations regarding the need for further audiological or other support services Coordinate ontological services, assist in making decisions on placement and assessment services for other children being considered as children with special needs.
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modification and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Monitor learner’s progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Provide individual assistance to hearing learners with communication or educational deficits.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Qualifications/Professional Skills

• Bachelors in Education specialising in Special Needs Education
• Bachelors in Audiology
• 4 years working in an Educational Assessment Centre (EARC) or any related field.
• Knowledge in Audiometric testing and interpretation
• Previously worked in a hardship or marginalized area.
• Proficient in the use of computers for basic office packages such as M/s office suit.

Preferred Personal Attributes

• Should be proactive, independent, aggressive and passionate about the client business.
• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.

How to Apply

LWF is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

LWF is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to;

The Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
P.O Box 48, Dadaab 

or Email to: Lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com

Closing date: 22nd August 2014

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted