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Cancer Genetics Specialist

1 month ago


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About Us

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore's public healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to delivering world-class oncology care, we are dedicated to improving cancer outcomes through cutting-edge research, education, and patient-centric treatment.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Genetic Counsellor to join our dynamic team in the Division of Medical Oncology, Cancer Genetic Service. As a Cancer Genetics Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing pre and post genetic testing counselling for patients referred for hereditary cancer syndromes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Counselling and Case Management
    • Assess family history to identify possible hereditary syndromes and provide advice on cancer risks
    • Explain hereditary conditions and subsequent risk management during pre-counselling
    • Provide result interpretation and risk management recommendations, arranging referrals to sub-specialties as needed
  • Communication and Education
    • Document patient visits, communication, tests, and results efficiently
    • Collate and organise written, verbal communication, counselling details, and genetic testing results in reports for Consultants
    • Provide genetic education and supervision for genetic trainees and medical professionals
  • Research and Quality Improvement
    • Participate in research projects related to cancer genetics, including quantitative or qualitative research
    • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Genetic Counselling or equivalent
  • Experience working in a cancer genetics service preferred
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Demonstrate evidence-based decisiveness and empathy-driven counselling techniques

Salary: SGD $80,000 - $110,000 per annum

This estimate is based on industry standards and comparable positions in Singapore's public healthcare sector.