Genetic Counsellor (Tawam Hospital)

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.ResponsibilitiesDrive the planning, development and implementation of various clinical, research, administrative and educational aspects of genomics for SEHALead, manage and develop the unit to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activitiesManage various institutional initiatives to facilitate high quality clinical genetic servicesStrengthen and expand genetic counselling services at SEHA facilitiesPlan, 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 collaborationsRepresent SEHA’s genomic interests on government-led committees and initiativesLiaise with other external partners, including industry collaborations, to support SEHA’s genomics programServe as a subject matter expert in genomicsStrengthen the profile of SEHA genomics both internally and on a national levelAttend and participate in local and international meetingsSupport the planning and management efforts of leadership to ensure the unit delivers the agreed organizational strategy and achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activitiesDemonstrate vision and empower others in order to deliver the agreed organisational strategyLiaise with internal stakeholders, including healthcare providers, administration, academic researchers, and others to advance genomics at SEHACommunicate with direct line manager as well as upper management as appropriateContribute to recruitment, interviewing, staff selection, planning of budget and resources and other project activitiesUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organisationsKeep up to date with relevant policy publicationsEnsure the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all tasks undertakenExecute projects according to project planCompile data as necessary (ex: audit)Undertake other duties that may be required from time to timeLicensed Genetic Counsellor Responsibilities (preferred)Manage a caseload of patientsCollect and interpret comprehensive information with regard to patient and family history, including medical, genetic and psychosocial historyMake 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 risksDiscuss and educate regarding the medical features and natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic aspects, environmental factors and management of genetic conditions and the associated risksIdentify, 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 assessmentExplain the clinical and psychosocial implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their resultsEvaluate the client’s or family’s responses to information discussed and provide client‑centered counseling and anticipatory guidanceIdentify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacyDocument patient interactions, discussions and decisions in patient’s electronic medical recordProvide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionalsLiaise, in the form of consultations, discussions, multidisciplinary meetings, written reports and referrals, with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient careServe as a genetic health resource for professionals and the communityAssist in writing policies and clinical practice guidelinesParticipate in research related to the field of genetic counselingProvide clinical supervision and teaching to students/traineesLiaise with medical clinics regarding the care of high‑risk patients identified through genomics programStay up to date with advances in genomics and genetic counseling through ongoing continuing education (and maintenance of licensing/certification)Contribute to genomics researchReporting and communicationReports to Director Medical & Clinical AffairsQualificationsQualificationMaster of Science in Genetic Counselling, or comparable qu