Consultant Specialist Genetic

Avenues Resources Consultants

Dear Candidate,

This current advertized vacancy is for the role of "Consultant Specialist Genetic Services Laboratory" for a highly reputed Saudi Arabian Government University Hospital-Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

• The "Consultant Specialist Genetic Services Laboratory" is responsible for overseeing, reviewing and evaluating consultative services to physician, technicians and patients.
• Participates in the overall development of clinical services of the assigned department.
• Practices and promotes the highest possible standards of patient care in an interdisciplinary team according to clinical privileges and available resources in consultation.
• Participation in training and teaching programs of the Saudi University Hospital-Riyadh, and contribution for overall development of clinical services to meet the mission, vision and values of this Saudi University Hospital-Riyadh.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

From the advertised description, the main responsibilities include:

1. Laboratory Test Development & Oversight
• Evaluate, update, and develop new laboratory tests or techniques, particularly in molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, oncology etc.
• Select and recommend high-quality equipment for genomic, molecular, and bioinformatics operations.
• Oversee quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) for all tests; set standards for new procedures.
  
2. Result Reporting & Interpretation
• Review and interpret patient genetic test results accurately and reliably.
• Provide consultative services to clinicians about technical aspects of testing.
  
3. Regulatory / Accreditation Compliance
• Ensure compliance with institutional and national laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This includes CAP (College of American Pathologists), CBAHI, etc.
• Monitor adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, hospital/lab safety rules.
  
4. Education & Training
• Participate in educational programs for staff, students, interns, residents, and fellows.
  
5. Patient Care & Clinical Service
• Provide clinical consultative services, possibly inpatient and outpatient, tied to genetic diagnostic testing. Ensure patient safety and care based on approved clinical privileges.
  
6. Research and Continuous Improvement
• Participate in research projects.
• Implement new practices/techniques to improve resource utilization, efficiency, and test accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience - Requirements outlined include:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in one of the Applied Medical Specialties OR equivalent depending on specific domain (molecular genetics/genomics/cytogenetics etc.).
  
• American Board Certification in Clinical Genetics & Genomics or equivalent licensure.
  
• Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as a Consultant Specialist.
  
• Minimum three (3) years of specialized professional experience after postqualification, ideally in CAP and/or CBAHI accredited labs.