Genetic Counsellor Hong Kong Children27s Hospital
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18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Rank
Genetic Counsellor
Department/Hospital/Cluster
Department of Clinical Genetics Hong Kong Childrens Hospital Kowloon Central Cluster
Pay
HK$63338 to HK$88333 (HGPS Point 26 to 33A) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Responsibilities
I. Primary Function
In addition to the role and responsibilities as Resident Genetic Counsellor it is required to lead the genetic counselling service; develop professional genetic counselling standard care protocol and clinical pathway; participate in the planning implementation and evaluation of pre- and post-test genetic counselling service; and supervise & train the genetic counselling team in advanced genetic counselling training; as well as perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors.
II. Key Result Areas / Job Description
1. Build rapport and obtain informed consent.
2. Risk assessment based on medical and family history.
3. Identify and arrange tests.
4. Discuss psychosocial impact and promote adaptation.
5. General and special referral to clinical care.
6. Extended duties (e.g. contribute to research organize educational activities).
Entry Requirements
1. Bachelors degree with related professional qualification such as genetic counsellor nurse social worker psychologist medical laboratory technologist biomedical scientist or equivalent.
2. Three years of full-time experience in genetic counselling nursing service psychology medical laboratory service biomedical science or equivalent.
Preferred Attributes/Exposure
1. Postgraduate qualification in genetic counselling or related discipline.
2. Certification/ Qualification/ Registration by relevant professional body/ board as a genetic counsellor.
3. Experience in supervisory role.
4. Fluency in written/ spoken Chinese and English.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and their families.
Remarks
1. Please refer to for Notes to Applicants.
2. Applicants who have less related working experience / lower academic qualification if found suitable may be considered for the rank at Resident Genetic Counsellor.
3. May have to report to other cluster/hospital to suit service needs.
Please submit application online on or before 4 December 2025. For enquiries please telephone.
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