Genetic Counsellor

Genetic Counsellor – (

REF. NO.

: HKIC202608122)

Description

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| Date of Issue:14 August 2026 |
| Application Deadline:27 August 2026 |
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| Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKIC202608122 =============================================== |
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| Department/ Hospital/ Cluster: | ++Department of Surgery, Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong Island Cluster++ |
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| Pay: |
| Genetic Counsellor: HK$64,518 to HK$89,978 per month (HGPS Point 26 to 33A)**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. |
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| Key Responsibilities: |
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| I. | Primary Duties |
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| In addition to the role and responsibilities as Genetic Counsellor, it is required to lead the genetic counselling service; develop professional genetic counselling standard, care protocol and coordinate of clinical pathways, liaise with HAHO with the development of genetic service in the cluster; 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. |
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| 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, organise educational activities). |
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| Entry Requirements: |
| 1. | Bachelor’s 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. |
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| 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. |
| 6. | Experience in clinical research and auditing of services |
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| Remarks: |
| 1. | Applicants who have less related working experience / lower academic qualification, if found suitable, may be considered for the rank at Resident Genetic Counsellor with monthly pay of HK$38,290 to HK$61,618 (HGPS Point 15 to 25) including Monthly Allowance. |
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| 2. | Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”. |
| 3. | May have to report to other cluster/hospital to suit service needs |
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| Please submit application on-line on or before ++27 August 2026++ . For enquiries, please telephone 2255 6641. |

Location:

: Hong Kong West Cluster-Tung Wah Hospital

Job:

: Allied Health

Job Type:

: Contract Full-time

Post Date:

: 14/8/2026

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