Hearing and Ear Care Consultant in Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).12 Months. Pohnpei. Internationals only(With Travel).#594282

Provides technical support for hearing and ear care services under an assistive technology project for school-aged children in the Federated States of Micronesia. The consultancy focuses on rapid workforce upskilling, mentoring and safe rollout of screening, diagnosis and assistive product provision.

• Provide intensive capacity building for health personnel as hearing and ear care services are established
• Deliver hands-on mentoring and coaching during initial service delivery
• Support rollout of screening, diagnosis and assistive product provision for school-aged children
• Advise on service delivery models and referral pathways tailored to FSM's context
• Support workforce development and system strengthening with national, state-level and regional technical partners
• Contribute technical expertise on hearing assessment, service provision, hearing aid fitting and onward management
• Develop or adapt learning materials for capacity development

• Bachelor's degree in otolaryngology, audiology, ear and hearing care or a related clinical field
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a master's degree in otolaryngology, of demonstrated clinical experience in hearing and ear care service delivery
• Demonstrated experience in an advisory role on policy, programme or capacity development to governments or multilateral organizations
• Demonstrated experience in capacity development, including development of learning material
• Demonstrated capability in adult education and training
• Highly developed written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment with strong cross-cultural communication skills

• Office-based assignment with travel
• Assignment is open to international candidates only
• Role is assessed as elevated risk for child safeguarding and may require additional vetting