Transplant Coordinator (NOTU)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a co-ordinator for organ donation. This role involves managing the organ procurement process and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Responsibilities also include liaising with hospital staff and engaging in public outreach to promote organ donation. This position is critical for enhancing the organ transplant process in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Life Sciences, Social Science, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Knowledge of organ donation laws and processes.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organ procurement process.
• Maintain contacts with hospital staff.
• Manage selection of patients on the National Transplant Register.
• Assist in administration of the National Organ Transplant Unit duties.
• Engage in public outreach programs regarding organ donation.

Skills

Organ Donation Coordination

Legislation Knowledge

Patient Selection

Data Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science or Life Sciences

Degree in Nursing

Job description

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. Organ Procurement

• Coordinate the procurement procedure on referral of a potential organ donor to.
• 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.
• Kidney Allocation
• Manage the selection of patients on National Transplant Register for kidney transplant.
• Registry Maintenance
• Oversee the maintenance of the National Transplant Registry
• Coordinate with the pancreas program on the establishment of the pancreas wait list
• Administration
• Assist in data collation and administration of the duties of the National Organ Transplant Unit
• Scheduling of TEC meetings
• Secretariat Support for TEC
• Data Collection
• Maintain and collate reports on potential organ donors.
• Education
• Engage in outreach programs to the public and hospital staff
• Coordinate teaching sessions for case manager

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 in the course of studies either at University or “A” levels
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19