Consultant - Clinical Genetics

Client of First Medical Center

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Consultant in Clinical Genetics to join a leading healthcare provider in Al Ain. The role involves delivering comprehensive genetic services, including diagnosis, counselling, and management of patients with inherited and genetic disorders across paediatric and adult populations.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support precision medicine, prenatal and paediatric services, and the integration of genetic testing into clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical genetics consultations for paediatric and adult patients
• Diagnose and manage inherited, congenital, and metabolic genetic disorders
• Deliver pre-test and post-test genetic counselling to patients and families
• Interpret and apply results from molecular, cytogenetic, and genomic testing
• Support prenatal, reproductive, and cancer genetics services as applicable
• Participate in inpatient consultations and outpatient clinics

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with paediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, neurology, and other specialties
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case discussions
• Provide guidance to referring physicians on appropriate genetic investigations

Education, Quality & Governance

• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in teaching and training of medical staff and allied health professionals
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Stay up to date with advances in clinical genetics and genomic medicine