Wanda Mngoma
Audiologist
Durban
Summary
Young African and driven Audiologist, trained at the best University in Africa with a proven track record at the Department of Health, enhancing patient hearing outcomes through advanced diagnostic techniques and innovative treatment programs. Skilled in hearing and vestibular assessment, coupled with a flair for patient centered rehabilitation, demonstrated through successful community outreach initiatives. Exhibits exceptional professionalism and a results-driven approach, significantly improving patient quality of life. Evidence based care and experiences in marketing and community service, can be used to pioneer and manage hearing conservation programs as well as improve hearing healthcare education and knowledge amongst individuals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Service Audiologist
Department of Health
Port Shepstone
01.2024 - Current
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
- Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore more seamless communication and improve hearing through amplification and aural rehabilitation for over 500 patients.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through continuous education on the latest advancements in audiology research and technology.
- Regularly updated patient records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future appointments or referrals.
- Performed vestibular testing to diagnose and treat balance disorders, improving patient quality of life.
- Organized community outreach events such as free hearing screenings, raising awareness about the importance of hearing health among local residents and teaching basic ear hygiene in rural communities of KwaZulu Natal.
Digital Marketing Intern
Nobuhle Media
Durban
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Tracked social media trends and adapted to attract target follower demographic.
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram that on average improved sales by a minimum of 15% for each client that were assisted.
- Assisted in creating visually compelling graphics for social media platforms, increasing engagement among followers.
- Boosted lead generation with engaging email marketing campaigns.
- Helped clients develop website portals and social media pages to promote businesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audiology
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2020 - 03.2023
Skills
Hearing test administration
Diagnosing hearing disorders
Fitting hearing aids
Otoacoustic emissions testing
Noise-induced hearing loss prevention
Tinnitus management
Auditory brainstem response testing
Electrocochleography
Vestibular Assessment
Central auditory processing disorder assessment
Professionalism
Marketing
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
isiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
isiXhosa
Advanced (C1)
Sign Language
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Community Service Audiologist
Department of Health
01.2024 - Current
Digital Marketing Intern
Nobuhle Media
06.2020 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Audiology
University of Cape Town
01.2020 - 03.2023
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