Transplant Coordinator (NOTU)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated co-ordinator for organ donation processes. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient functioning of the Organ Donor Registry and involves liaising with hospitals, managing patient selections for kidney transplants, and engaging with families to promote organ donation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in life sciences or nursing and have excellent communication skills to navigate sensitive discussions. Join a mission-driven team that aims to increase organ availability for transplantation and make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of organ donation legislation and processes.
• Ability to coordinate and manage organ procurement efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement procedure for potential organ donors.
• Engage with families to explain organ donation and obtain consent.
• Maintain the National Transplant Registry and conduct audits.

Skills

Organ Donation Coordination

Communication Skills

Data Management

Legislation Knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science or Life Sciences

Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Social Science or Psychology

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 21 Mar 2025

Job Description

The co-ordinator is responsible for the co-ordination of organ donation. This involves being well versed with the two legislations: The Medical (Therapy, Education & Research) Act 1972 and the Human Organ Transplant Act 1987 (HOTA) that permits organ donation and the framework of the different hospitals that facilitates the organ procurement process. He / she will be responsible for the selection of patients on the National Transplant Register for kidney transplantation and assist in the administration of the Organ Donor Registry to ensure that data are entered accurately and promptly.

The purpose is to make more organs available for transplant, ensure that selection of kidney recipients are carried out in accordance to selection criteria and ensure the efficient functioning of the Organ Donor Registry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement procedure on referral of a potential organ donor.
• Explain and motivate relatives of potential deceased organ donors, who do not fall under the ambit of HOTA, to give consent to organ and tissue donation.
• Maintain contacts with intensive care unit staff in the hospitals.
• Conduct death audits in the various hospitals.
• Identify process lapses.
• Manage the selection of patients on the National Transplant Register for kidney transplant.
• Oversee the maintenance of the National Transplant Registry.
• Coordinate with the pancreas program on the establishment of the pancreas wait list.
• Assist in data collation and administration of the duties of the National Organ Transplant Unit.
• Schedule TEC meetings.
• Provide secretariat support for TEC.
• Maintain and collate reports on potential organ donors.
• Engage in outreach programs to the public and hospital staff.
• Coordinate teaching sessions for case managers.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Science or Life Sciences, Social Science, Psychology or Social Work or Degree in Nursing.
• Other degree holders may be considered if science subjects were included in the course of studies either at University or “A” levels.