Genetic Counsellor
2 weeks ago
**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
**SHOULD YOU NOT GET A RESPONSE WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.**
**CLOSING DATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2023
