Summary

To lead and manage the organ coordination unit activities and resources of pre and post transplant evaluation and follow up of care for solid organ recipients and donors.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Organizing and supervising the daily activities of the organ coordination section. Including pre-transplant assessments, consultations, recipient inclusion on the waiting list, admission/discharge from hospital, organ procurement, donation activities from deceased and living donors and follow up plans.
• Developing and revising protocols, policies and procedures of organ coordination.
• Liaising and coordinating collaborative efforts of the organ coordination section with other teams within the OTC, other KFSH&RC departments and other institutions to ensure optimum healthcare provision for transplant recipients and organ donors and facilitate identification and resolution of issues related to the coordination services.
• Establishing guidelines for the accurate collection and proper filing of all organ coordinators documentation and ensuring completeness of documentation.
• Overseeing the administration for organ coordination section including scheduling and assigning tasks to other coordinators.
• Covering transplant clinical coordinators as needed.
• Participating in selecting, training and annually evaluating transplant clinical coordinators.
• Attending clinical rounds, other related meetings and participating in committees as assigned
• Participating and contributing to the research activities of the centre including involvement in data
• collection, dissemination and reporting.
• Participating in the professional development and training of clinical transplant coordinators.
• Following and monitoring highest standards of professional and ethical codes of conduct.
• Complying with all related policies and procedures.
• Performing other related duties and tasks as required.

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free income
• Single-Status contract
• Fully Furnished Accommodations provided
• Relocation Allowance
• Free flights home
• Generous vacations (54 days)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or
• Current Registered Nurse license/registration.
• American Board of Transplant Coordinator certificate or equivalent is preferable.
• At least 7 years of hospital experience in acute care setting including 5 years in critical care setting and at least 2 years transplant experience.