Genetic Counsellor (SEHA Fertility Center)
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About the Role
SEHA is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to lead genomic initiatives, provide genetic counselling, and manage the development of clinical, research, and educational aspects of genomics.
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Responsibilities
- Drive the planning, development and implementation of various clinical, research, administrative and educational aspects of genomics for SEHA
- Lead, manage and develop the unit to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities
- Manage various institutional initiatives to facilitate high quality clinical genetic services
- Strengthen and expand genetic counselling services at SEHA facilities
- Plan, develop, coordinate and/or deliver genomic educational initiatives for trainees, clinical, administrative and research professionals
- Support university partners in their genomic education (may include teaching and/or clinical supervision of students)
- Promote and advance genomics research, including by establishing local and/or international research collaborations
- Represent SEHA’s genomic interests on government led committees and initiatives
- Liaise with other external partners, including industry collaborations, to support SEHA’s genomics program
- Serve as a subject matter expert in genomics
Requirements
- Master of Science in Genetic Counselling, or comparable qualification
- Advanced knowledge of the subject matter in order to provide expert advice and support to other healthcare professionals at all levels
- Advanced communication skills (oral and written)
- High level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with executive level staff, members of the academic, clinical, professional, and industry sectors, and the general community
- Genetic Counselling Certification & DOH License (required if practicing clinically through Licensed Genetic Counselor position)
- Five or more years of experience in the field of genetics
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Job Description
- The post holder will take a leading role in institutional initiatives to plan, manage and develop Genomics, which will enable better patient care and facilitate genomic research and development.
- Additionally, it is preferred that they will also provide genetic counselling to SEHA patients.
Responsibilities
- Drive the planning, development and implementation of various clinical, research, administrative and educational aspects of genomics for SEHA.
- Lead, manage and develop the unit to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.
- Manage various institutional initiatives to facilitate high quality clinical genetic services.
- Strengthen and expand genetic counselling services at SEHA facilities.
- Plan, develop, coordinate and/or deliver genomic educational initiatives for trainees, clinical, administrative and research professionals, including genetic courses and programs.
- Support university partners in their genomic education (may include teaching and/or clinical supervision of students).
- Promote and advance genomics research, including by establishing local and/or international research collaborations.
- Represent SEHA’s genomic interests on government led committees and initiatives.
- Liaise with other external partners, including industry collaborations, to support SEHA’s genomics program.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in genomics.
- Strengthen the profile of SEHA genomics both internally and on a national level.
- Attend and participate in local and international meetings.
Licensed Genetic Counsellor Responsibilities (preferred)
- Manage a caseload of patients.
- Collect and interpret comprehensive information with regard to patient and family history, including medical, genetic and psychosocial history.
- Make appropriate and accurate risk assessments to determine the likelihood of genetic conditions in a patient, his/her offspring, and other family members.
- Discuss and educate regarding the medical features and natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic aspects, environmental factors and management of genetic conditions.
- Identify, request and coordinate appropriate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies.
- Integrate results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history into genetic risk assessment.
- Explain the clinical and psychosocial implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results.
- Evaluate the client's or family's responses to information discussed and provide client centered counseling and anticipatory guidance.
- Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy.
- Document patient interactions, discussions and decisions in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
- Liaise with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Genetic Counselling, or comparable qualification.
- Advanced knowledge of the subject matter in order to provide expert advice and support to other healthcare professionals at all levels.
- Advanced communication skills (oral and written).
- High level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with executive level staff, members of the academic, clinical, professional, and industry sectors, and the general community.
- Genetic Counselling Certification & DOH License (required if practicing clinically through Licensed Genetic Counselor position).
- Five or more years of experience in the field of genetics.
- Desired: Experience managing strategic programs and initiatives, including direct supervision of staff.
- Desired: Strong history of experience of interactions with national and international healthcare organizations.
- Desired: Experience with education, strategy & planning.
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