Date of Issue:

5 May 2026

Application Deadline:

18 May 2026

Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKIC202605111

Position:

Genetic Counsellor

Rank:

Genetic Counsellor

Department/ Hospital/ Cluster:

Department of Surgery, Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong Island Cluster

Pay:

HK$63,338 to HK$88,333 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.

Key Responsibilities:

I.

Primary Duties

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.

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).

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.

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

Remarks:

1.

Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2.

May have to report to other cluster/hospital to suit service needs

Please submit application on-line on or before 18 May 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 2255 6641.