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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Genetic Counsellor (5/8th Post)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: TBH62/2025
  Tygerberg Hospital
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in Genetics Counselling.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate Maters degree registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Counsellor in Medical Genetics.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Good written and verbal communication skills. Genetic counselling skills at level expected for registered genetic counsellor. Additional genetic counselling experience and skills in cancer and/or prenatal genetics. Leadership and organisational skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of relevant ethical and medico-legal matters. Management functions – clinical audit and quality assurance. Computer Literacy.
 
Enquiries:
Prof S. Moosa: shahidamoosa@sun.ac.za
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide leadership in genetic counselling as a clinical service, within Tygerberg Hospital and its referral area. Provide genetic counselling in prenatal, paediatric and adult clinical environments (for outpatients, ward patients and during outreach visits). Provide comprehensive genetic counselling to people with or at risk of a genetic disorder. Co-ordinate, request and advise on appropriate genetic testing procedures through liaison with laboratories and other medical professionals. Ensure feedback of abnormal genetic test results, and appropriate family follow-up. Produce patient-reports and perform administrative tasks. Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate and in-service training for health professionals. Supervise and mentor intern genetic counsellors and other trainees and participate in research projects.
 
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 560 274 (5/8th) per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
5/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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