Audiologist

The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor - RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national level programs.

**Background of the Project**

**Project: Holding hands in magical years: early childhood development & Neuro-rehabilitation centre.**
- (A novel multidisciplinary initiative with collaboration of The Hans Foundation & Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS, New Delhi)_

**The early the better”** believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting several projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal **“**_People with disability are enjoying a meaningful life in the inclusive society with high humanistic values”._**

This project would be operated from a centre established near to AIIMS Delhi for providing array of services: assessment and diagnosis, early intervention, neuro developmental therapies, healthcare and rehabilitation, multidisciplinary interventions which is part of our broader effort to improve the lives of all children and adults with disabilities and to support reforms in the social system. The project will facilitate PWDs in accessing the disability certificate, Govt schemes, assistive aids and appliances and others benefits provided by the government. The project will provide services to all disabilities across all age group.

**1. General Information**
- Location: South Delhi
- Type of Employment: Contractual for a period of 1year, renewable basis project requirements
- No. of Position: 01
- Reporting to: Project Manager

**2. Duties & Responsibilities**
- Administer audiometric and speech/language tests to evaluate the extent of impairment in patients.
- Interpret diagnostic data to identify and develop treatment plans for patient hearing problems.
- Counsel patients and their families to adopt lip reading and sign language to effective communication.
- Maintain up-to-date record of patient information, treatment plan, and progress.
- Track patient recovery process to determine the need for change in treatment.
- Conduct auditory evaluations by measuring noise levels to determine hearing suitability.
- Collaborate with physicians, ENT specialists, speech/language therapists, and paediatricians to rehabilitate patients adjusting to hearing implants.
- Conduct hearing protection and hearing loss screening program.
- Plan and organize rehabilitation programs to help patients adjust accordingly to the use of hearing aids.
- Maintain accurate inventory and determine the need for stock replacement.

**3. Other Indicative Requirements**

**Educational Qualifications**

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**Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)**
- 5 years of relevant work experience in the development sector
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to relate and interact with multicultural teams
- Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
- Ability to lead and drive the project with a vision to achieve transformational change.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
- Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations

**Working days and Timings**:Twice in a week