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Fertility Counsellor
About this role
The role is for a Fertility Counsellor to provide emotional and psychological support to individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments. The position is based in Akowonjo, Lagos, and involves collaborating with medical staff to support patients through infertility and assisted reproductive technologies. The hospital is a multi-specialist facility offering women’s and family health services, established in 1996. It seeks someone with experience in reproductive health counselling and the ability to manage confidential patient information. The role includes counselling, education on coping strategies, and running support groups or workshops.
What you would do
- Provide individual and couples counselling for fertility-related stress and emotional distress.
- Assist patients with decision-making related to fertility treatments such as IVF, donor options, surrogacy, and adoption.
- Stay informed on best practices and latest research in reproductive psychology and infertility counselling.
- Collaborate with doctors, embryologists and support staff for holistic patient care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with ethical and legal guidelines.
- Educate patients on coping strategies and emotional well-being throughout the fertility journey.
- Facilitate support groups and educational workshops for those facing fertility challenges.
- Conduct psychological assessments for third-party reproduction cases (donors, surrogates).
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to align counselling with medical plans.
- Support the preparation and debriefing processes for patients undergoing treatments.
What they are asking for
- Experience facilitating counselling sessions and support groups.
- Proficiency in maintaining confidential patient documentation.
- Certification in fertility counselling (preferred) or experience with fertility patients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or related field.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and cultural competence.
- Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
- Strong knowledge of reproductive medicine, ART, and the emotional impact of infertility.
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