Job description

Summary

Provides genetic assessment and counselling for individuals/families with a medical history of, or at increased risk of having a child with a birth defect or genetic condition, or who are themselves at risk for a genetic disorder.

1. Obtains and analyses medical histories, results of investigations and consultations together with sociocultural, psychodynamic and ethical issues.
2. Provides empathetic, non-directive prenatal, paediatric and general genetic counselling in the discussion of the diagnosis, natural history, mode of inheritance, plan of care, genetic testing and/or prenatal testing options, alternative options for dealing with the issues at hand.
3. Informs and counsels patient and/or families throughnon-directive counselling taking into consideration and respecting all ethical standards of privacy and confidentiality.
4. Calculates risk (e.g. recurrence risk, presymptomatic diagnostic risk) incorporating information such as medical history, family history, the availability of genetic testing as well as relevant test results into the appropriate statistical methodology (e.g. Bayesian analysis). Orders appropriate laboratory tests under the supervision of Senior Genetic Counsellor.
5. Uses independent judgement to critically appraisepublished and unpublished data regarding testing options for a specificdisorder and incorporates this appraisal into genetic counselling and follow-upplan.
6. Develops a genetic assessment and counselling care planin collaboration with the clinical geneticist, and the patient.
7. Assesses individuals/families’ comprehension of theinformation provided during the counselling session and how this is beingincorporated into their decision-making process with the resulting follow- upsessions booked accordingly.
8. Addresses issues of loss and bereavement to assist thefamily in making the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affectedmember and/ or the risk of recurrence of that disorder.
9. Provides written consultation summary letter tophysicians, healthcare providers and patient/ families as well as referralletters to consultative services. Develops standard counselling letter forvarious genetic disorders.
10. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
11. Participates in self and others' education, training anddevelopment, as applicable.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling, or Bachelor ’s Degree in Applied Sciences,Applied Health Education, or other related discipline pulse Diploma in Genetic Counselling (Post-Bachelor Degree) is required.

Grade 09:

No experience required with Master’s, or one (1) year of related experience with Bachelor’s Degree Pulse Diploma is required.

Grade 10:

Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) is required.                   

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma