About the Role
St. Ives Specialist Hospital, a leading multi-specialist healthcare provider established in 1996, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Fertility Counsellor to join our team in Nigeria. In this vital role, you will provide essential emotional and psychological support to individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments, helping them navigate the complex challenges of infertility and assisted reproductive technologies.
Key Responsibilities- Provide individual and couples counseling to manage fertility-related stress and emotional distress.
- Guide patients through decision-making processes for IVF, egg or sperm donation, surrogacy, and adoption.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for third-party reproduction participants.
- Educate patients on effective coping strategies and stress management techniques.
- Collaborate closely with medical professionals and embryologists to ensure holistic patient care.
- Facilitate support groups and educational workshops for individuals and couples.
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in strict compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Relevant certification in fertility counselling or proven clinical experience in reproductive health.
- Strong understanding of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and the emotional impact of infertility.
- Exceptional empathy, active listening, and strong communication skills.
- High level of cultural competence and discretion when handling sensitive issues.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development in reproductive psychology.
- A supportive, multidisciplinary healthcare work environment.