Genetic Counsellor Permanent

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12


• A Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling or equivalent experience.


• Registration or pending registration as a Genetic Counsellor (Independent Practitioner) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)


• Minimum 1 years postgraduate experience (Internship) in Genetic Counselling at a recognized institution


• Valid Drivers License


• Computer literacy


• Fluency in English, ability to communicate in IsiZulu will be an added advantage


• Previous work experience in non-governmental organisations or funded programmes would be an advantage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the provision of clinical congenital disorder services by:

• Co-ordinating and advising on appropriate testing procedures;


• Communicating all abnormal laboratory results to the Programme Manager; Facility Leads and/or to the participant;


• Conducting assessments of all the PER outcomes with congenital disorder/s, whether for live or non-live births;


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in relaying sensitive information and difficult test results to participants


• Providing appropriate management, psychosocial support, referrals, ethical counselling and follow-up of cases;


• Participating in outreach programmes to provide and disseminate genetic counselling services to all communities within the catchment area of the PER (UBOMI BUHLE) sentinel sites;


• Participating in teaching of Midwives and supplementary health professionals at the PER sentinel sites to ensure appropriate transfer of skills;


• Participating in research projects;


• Participating in academic programmes to update and maintain a high standard of expertise in an interdisciplinary context;


• Submit daily, weekly and monthly scientific reports as required;


• Taking part in the project’s monthly and quarterly review meetings; and


• Conducting quality assurance and improvement activities as well as the monitoring and evaluation of genetic services

PLEASE FORWARD CV AND SUPORTING DOCUMENTS TO RECRUITMENTNGO@TOWERGROUP.CO.ZA

SHOULD YOU NOT GET A RESPONSE WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2023