Genetic Counsellor
Job Description
Required – Genetic Counselling certification & license
With 2 – 4 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role
Responsibilities
| Duties and Responsibilities | 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, and then identify and explain options for dealing with these risks.Discuss and educate regarding the medical features and natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic aspects, environmental factors and management of genetic conditions and the associated risks.Identify, request* and coordinate appropriate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies. (* request: in association/consultation with a physician, if limited through licensing)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 recordProvide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals. Liaise, in the form of consultations, discussions, multidisciplinary meetings, written reports and referrals, with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.Serve as a genetic health resource for professionals and the community.Assist in writing policies and clinical practice guidelines.Participate in research related to the field of genetic counseling.Provide clinical supervision and teaching to students/trainees Liaise with medical clinics regarding the care of high-risk patients identified through genomics program Stay up to date with advances in genomics and genetic counseling through ongoing continuing education (and maintenance of licensing/certification) |
| Other responsibilities | Ability to work in clinical settingsParticipate in internal audits and ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory bodiesLead by exampleRepresent SEHA well internally and externally to medical and research professionals, customers and investigatorsBe flexible in all the different settings that are encountered |
Qualifications
Required:
Master of Science in Genetic Counselling, or equivalent
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)
Desired:
High level of interpersonal skills
Experience:
2 – 4 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role
Additional Requirements :
Strong attention to detail
Teamwork & collaboration
Problem-solving: Show flair and innovation when faced with challenges
Communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and with all levels of the health sector & community
Work self-motivated with a creative approach
Maintain confidentiality and objectivity in accordance with the ethics of the profession
Assume accountability for his/her own professional responsibilities
Desired:
Proven organizational skills
About Us
Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.
About the Team
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.
