Clinical Genetics Consultant

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Consultant in Clinical Genetics to join its premium private hospital. You will conduct genetic assessments, provide counselling, interpret genomic tests, and manage patients and families with inherited conditions, working alongside Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Neurology, Oncology and other teams.

Responsibilities include taking detailed family histories, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences, contributing to research and

Qualifications

• Recognised Medical Degree.
• Recognised Specialist/Consultant qualification in Clinical Genetics or Medical Genetics.
• Relevant Consultant-level clinical experience.
• Strong experience in genetic diagnosis and counselling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical genetic assessments.
• Take detailed personal and family histories.
• Assess patients with suspected inherited disorders.
• Interpret genetic and genomic testing results.
• Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counselling.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Support prenatal and reproductive genetic counselling.

Skills

Genetic counselling

Excellent communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialist qualification in Clinical Genetics

Job description

Overview

A leading Premium Private Hospital in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain is seeking an experienced Consultant in Clinical Genetics to join its expanding specialist medical services The successful candidate will provide genetic assessment diagnosis counselling and management for patients and families affected by inherited and genetic conditions The role involves close collaboration with Paediatrics Obstetrics and Gynaecology Neurology Oncology Haematology Neonatology and other specialist departments

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical genetic assessments
• Take detailed personal and family histories
• Assess patients with suspected inherited disorders
• Interpret genetic and genomic testing results
• Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counselling
• Manage patients with Rare genetic disorders Chromosomal abnormalities Inherited metabolic diseases Neurogenetic conditions Hereditary cancer syndromes Congenital disorders
• Support prenatal and reproductive genetic counselling
• Collaborate with Obstetrics and Maternal and Fetal Medicine teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary genetic case conferences
• Communicate complex genetic information clearly to patients and families
• Contribute to clinical research education audit and quality improvement
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Career Opportunity

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Clinical Geneticist to develop a specialist practice within a premium multidisciplinary healthcare environment supported by modern diagnostic services and extensive specialist collaboration

Requirements

• Recognised Medical Degree
• Recognised Specialist / Consultant qualification in Clinical Genetics or Medical Genetics
• Relevant Consultant-level clinical experience
• Strong experience in genetic diagnosis and counselling
• Experience interpreting genetic testing and genomic investigations
• Valid UAE medical licence or eligibility preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferred Candidate Profile Fellowship or advanced training in Clinical Genetics Experience in genomic medicine Experience with rare diseases and hereditary cancer syndromes Previous tertiary hospital experience Academic or research background Existing UAE licence or eligibility