Genetic Counsellor

Career opportunity at Vitrolife Group: Genetic Counsellor

**Exciting opportunity within Igenomix - Pioneers in advanced reproductive genetic testing.**

At Vitrolife Group we provide advanced services in reproductive genetics. Our broad experience and qualifications make us the global leader in this field. The constant efforts we make in R&D, enable us to create and develop specific tools to support professionals in the reproductive medicine area.

Igenomix is part of Vitrolife Group, Vitrolife is an international medical device and genetic services Group. Vitrolife develops, produces and markets products for reproductive health together with services that provide personalised genetic information to improve clinical practices in infertility, women’s health and rare diseases. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Group currently employs approximately 1,200 people worldwide. Its products, services and solutions are available in more than 110 markets through a network of subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has wide-ranging experience in the fertility field with an advanced research capacity. The Vitrolife share is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm.

We are looking for an individual to maintain and repair advanced infertility equipment in laboratories in Saudi Arabia.

The Genetic Counselor will be entitled to provide genetic testing education and counselling to patients and doctors in our affiliates and subsidiaries in the Middle East. This role primarily consists of counselling patients and doctors regarding the testing offered at Igenomix. Communicating and conceptualizing results to patients and doctors through pre and post test counseling. Additional roles include defining the “genetic counselling” procedures and process, inputting information on appropriate data bases, documenting encounters and appropriate follow up.

The Genetic Counsellor at Igenomix interacts with all the departments of the company; the customer support team, laboratory team, marketing team and business development team. The genetic counsellor is the link between the patient and doctor and the company

**Key Responsabilities**:

- Prepare and provide educational materials to patients and doctor as it relates to the test or condition in question
- Adapt to counselling patient of many different educational levels in English and in Arabic as needed.
- Provide comprehensive counselling to patients and family members and provide information about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, and re-sources.
- Coordinate genetic testing for the patient with the doctor and internally within the company.
- Collaborate with other medical and healthcare staff as part of a multidisciplinary team approach on a case-to-case basis.
- Support the business development team and the marketing team with scientific content relating to genetic testing and offering advice and feedback on any scientific queries.
- Recommend appropriate testing and next steps to patients.
- Follow the protocols and process in place using Igenomix SF.
- Attend and prepare for monthly scientific meetings to discuss the latest issues in genetics and genetic counselling.
- Document all encounters appropriately with pre and post clinic notes including wiring detailed consultation reports providing information on the case and the recommendation.
- Appropriate deal with psychosocial and ethical issues that are raised and encountered.
- Interpret laboratory results and communicate the results to patients and physicians in an empathetic manner.
- Discuss the possible testing options and the risks, benefits, and limitations of testing with patients and families to assist them in making an informed decision.
- Accurately interpret and analyse family and medical history to calculate risk of recurrence and identify patients and families at risk for a specific disorder or syndrome.
- Manage a case load of patients mostly through phone consultations although on occasion face-to face.

**Qualifications Required**:

- Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling from an accredited program
- Knowledge of:

- Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.
- Human mutation databases and genome browsers.
- Human Genome nomenclature.
- Genetic counselling core competencies
- Genetic counselling theor
- Fluent in English and Arabic, oral and written. **Ability to counsel in Arabic is a must.**
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain flexible and seek alternative options to problems/issues that may occur.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to show empathy and unconditional positive regard
- More than 2 years of experience in Genetic Counselling, preferred in Middle East Area.