Genetic Counsellor

SCOPE OF WORK:

To promote & deliver diagnostic services of reproductive genomic segment and management of KOLs (FOGSI, Fetal Medicine).

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communication with doctors for a better understanding of reports and genetic testing options in Reproductive genomics
• Providing consultation regarding personal genomics testing for walk-in patients.
• Provide pre-test genetic counselling to evaluate the requirements of the family.
• Educating families and providers about various genetic testing options and facilitating informed decisions about genetic testing.
• Interpretation of test reports and discussion with clinical and technical teams.
• Provide post-test genetic counselling and help in understanding the prognosis of the disorder of the affected individual and its implications on the family.
• Carry out a risk assessment for future pregnancies and offer carrier-testing options if required.
• Sensitizing healthcare professionals and clinicians about the need and utility of genetic testing and counselling.
• Offer premarital/preconception genetic counselling to a couple planning a family.
• Analyse, correlate, interpret, and make genetic testing reports.
• Invite National conferences & and CMEs to engage with consulting Doctors
• Promotion of new tests and technologies
• Monthly & and quarterly reviews to be conducted to review the performance KPIs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience: 0-5 yrs of experience in healthcare and genetic counselling
• Qualification: Life Science Graduate, genetic counsellor certification

COMPETENCIES:

• Genetic counselling (pre-test & post-test)
• Reproductive genomics & prenatal counselling
• Genetic test report interpretation
• Patient counselling & communication
• Doctor engagement & KOL management