Genetic Counsellor
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19-12-2024
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Job Description
One of the leading pediatrics / childrens hospitals is currently looking for a genetic counselor at the UAE location.
The Genetic Councellow will provide specialized counseling education and support to patients and families navigating genetic diagnoses and testing. Collaborating with clinical teams and genomic laboratories the role ensures accurate test selection results communication and patientcentered care.
The Genetic Counsellor also develops educational programs and materials mentors team members and contributes to research and quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Practice
- Provide genetic counseling to patients and families regarding diagnoses and testing.
- Interpret family history clinical and genetic findings to assess patient risks.
- Educate patients and families tailoring plans to their unique needs.
- Coordinate specialty clinics schedules and appointments.
- Serve as a liaison between the clinical team and genomics laboratories ensuring appropriate tests are ordered and results are communicated efficiently.
- Generate patient reports from genomic data.
- Assist in training and mentoring new staff and genetic counselors.
- Benchmark care against evidencebased practices and hospital standards.
2. Professional Development
- Identify and pursue selflearning opportunities.
- Mentor staff and students through orientation preceptorship and competencybuilding programs.
- Maintain a professional portfolio and participate in performance improvement initiatives research and clinical audits.
3. Communication
- Foster respectful effective communication with patients families and healthcare teams.
- Document relevant patient information accurately and promptly.
- Advocate for a safe environment by proactively addressing and reporting safety risks.
4. Collaboration
- Advocate for and involve patients and families in care decisions.
- Coordinate care to optimize patient outcomes reduce length of stay and enhance satisfaction.
- Promote interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve clinical quality goals.
5. Safety
- Uphold child safeguarding principles and contribute to the development of safety strategies.
- Report unsafe practices and proactively address risks.
- Ensure clarity and accuracy in decisionmaking and documentation.
Requirements
Education
Essential:
Postgraduate qualification in Genetic Counseling.
- BoardEligible or BoardCertified by a recognized institution such as:
- The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
- The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
- The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Preferred:
- Board Certified by a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in genetic counseling.
Experience
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in a pediatric hospital specifically managing complex care patients.
JobSpecific Skills and Abilities
- Positive enthusiastic and selfmotivated.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teamoriented with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluency in English (speaking and writing) is required.
- Arabic language skills (spoken) are an asset.
- International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or equivalent (valid within the past two years).
WORK LOCATION DUBAI UAE.
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Education
Bachelor s Degree
Employment Type
Full Time
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