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Fertility Counsellor
About this role
St. Ives Specialist Hospital in Lagos is hiring a Fertility Counsellor to provide emotional and psychological support to individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments. The role requires expertise in reproductive health and mental health counselling, helping patients navigate infertility and assisted reproductive technologies. The position involves counselling, decision-making support on treatments, psychological assessments for third-party reproduction, and collaboration with medical staff. It also includes leading support groups and workshops, keeping confidential records, and staying updated on best practices in reproductive psychology.
What you would do
- Provide individual and couples counselling for fertility-related stress
- Support decision-making about fertility treatments (IVF, donation, surrogacy, adoption)
- Conduct psychological assessments for third-party reproduction cases
- Educate patients on coping strategies and emotional well-being
- Collaborate with doctors, embryologists, and support staff for holistic care
- Facilitate support groups and educational workshops
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records
- Stay updated on best practices and research in reproductive psychology
- Assist with planning and coordinating patient care pathways
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, counselling, social work or related field
- Certification in fertility counselling or experience with fertility patients (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of reproductive medicine and ART
- Excellent communication, empathy and active listening skills
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and cultural competence
- Experience facilitating support groups and counselling sessions
- Proficiency in maintaining confidential patient documentation
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