The following traits, background, experience and personal characteristics were developed for the position.
Education
A medical degree from an accredited school of medicine and board certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or a comparable organization in another country of a similar status is acceptable to HMC.
Experience and Skills
- Scholarly activity in research in medical genetics evidenced by his/her list of publications.
- Past experience as a leader of a research enterprise or lab.
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in the medical genetics field.
- Track record of successful collaboration with researchers and clinicians in other disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee a Medical Genetics Division with comprehensive research and clinical components.
- Provide vision and strategy for the Division.
- Develop the infrastructure for operations and facilities.
- Recruit faculty and staff, both internally and externally, to participate in the new Division.
- Lead research efforts on inherited genetic mutations across disciplines, including those underway for cystic fibrosis and adrenal hyperplasia.
- Create a multidisciplinary program that includes genetic counseling and care coordination.
- Follow established patients from the Department of Pediatrics with diagnosed genetic diseases
- Foster robust research efforts that include the study of proteins and multi-gene diseases
- Develop focused research and clinical programs for diseases common in Qatar, including obesity and diabetes.
- Investigate whether there are predetermining factors for development of diseases common in Qatar populations.
- Mentor and assist others in building their research initiatives.
- Sustain current alliances and develop new partnerships.
- Continue as a productive researcher in medical genetics by designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting genetic research in areas of his/her interest and expertise.
- Provide scientific leadership and build Hamad’s reputation for significant contributions in human genetics.
- Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals and books, and present research findings at international meetings.
- Successfully compete extramural funding of research projects from governmental and other external funding sources.
- Maximize the use of existing resources and partnerships for genetic research through intramural and extramural scientific collaborations.
- Develop a strong scientific team in genetics through collaborative research and sharing knowledge with clinician investigators and scientists.
- Provide advice and leadership on research protocols, grant applications, and implementation and evaluation of research projects.
- Actively participate as scientist and leader in the Department of Medicine.
- Participate in national and international duties, such as membership on standing committees, peer review of publications and research proposals; collaboration with colleagues, presentations at conferences and consulting.
- Through public speaking, education and other forms of community and public outreach, help foster a climate for medical research in the communities and among the patients served by Hamad, and manifest in philanthropic and grateful patient donations and willingness to participate in research studies.
Characteristics and Competencies
- Service-oriented, collaborative and patient-focused.
- A creative thinker and solid organizational manager, who is comfortable working through and with others to achieve goals.
- A catalyst to drive change when needed; an astute diplomat who can work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A commitment and passion for medical genetics research and furthering knowledge, particularly in the fields of diabetes and obesity.
- Superior communication skills; a respectful listener with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ambitious for the success of an organization.
- Demonstrated success in leading the work of others and developing the talents and abilities.
- Good follow-through and organizational skills.
- Culturally competent and aware, able to engage a diverse mix of nationalities among colleagues and patients.
