The National Cancer Centre Singapore is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to provide expert counselling for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling and experience in cancer genetics, focusing on both patient care and advancing research in the field
Job Summary
The role involves delivering expert pre- and post-genetic testing counselling for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes at a leading regional tertiary cancer centre.
Responsibilities include assessing family histories using validated risk models to calculate cancer risks and guide patients through ethical, social, and legal implications of genetic testing.
The position requires coordinating patient case management, preparing detailed reports for consultants, and supervising genetic trainees while participating in quantitative or qualitative research projects.
Matching Summary
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The National Cancer Centre Singapore is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to provide expert counselling for patients with hereditary cancer syndromes. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling and experience in cancer genetics, focusing on both patient care and advancing research in the field.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Master's degree in Genetic Counselling
Experience in cancer genetics service
Risk model calculation for hereditary conditions
Nice-to-have
Empathy-driven counselling techniques
Evidence-based decision-making skills
Research project participation experience
Key Requirements
Master's degree in Genetic Counselling or equivalent