Associate Genetic Counsellor - Clinical Genetics Department
Core
Provide confidential genetic counselling to individuals, couples, and families to support informed decisions regarding healthcare, reproductive options, and life planning.
Role type
Associate Genetic Counsellor (Clinical)
Builds
Clinical genetic counselling services for families accessing the SA Clinical Genetics Service
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Genetics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Knowledge of genetics, genetic testing, genetic counselling principles, and associated ethical issues; Computer literacy (word processing, database systems)
Preferred skills
Experience in counselling supervision; Education of professional and community groups
Technologies
Database systems, word processing software
Responsibilities
Provide confidential genetic counselling to individuals, couples, and families; Maintain documentation and computer-based records; Represent the unit at multidisciplinary clinics and meetings; Provide counselling supervision to less experienced counsellors and oversee student supervision; Participate in education of professional and community groups regarding genetic disorders
Seniority
Associate (Junior to Mid-level IC)
