Job Description – Genetic Counselor Field Details Position Title Genetic Counselor Department Clinical Genetics / Genetic Counseling Services Reporting To Head of Department – Genetics / Medical Director / Consultant Clinical Geneticist Employment Type Fulltime Job Summary The Genetic Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive pre and post test genetic counseling services to patients and families by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting detailed personal, medical, and family histories to assess the risk of inherited disorders. The role involves educating, orienting and guiding patients regarding genetic conditions, inheritance patterns, genetic testing options, risks, benefits, limitations, and implications of test results while providing emotional support and facilitating informed decision-making. Interaction with clinicians in the counselling process is mandatory. A printed (hard or soft) genetic counseling report has to be provided to the patient at the end of the counselling process. Key Responsibilities Area Responsibilities Comprehensive Patient Assessment and History Collection Conduct detailed interviews; collect 3-generation family history; develop pedigrees including consanguinity; identify hereditary patterns; gather birth, developmental, prenatal, cancer, neurological, reproductive and ethnic history; review medical records and reports. Genetic Risk Assessment Evaluate inherited disorder risks; assess recurrence risks; identify candidates for testing; analyze inheritance patterns; collaborate with cliicians and specialists. Genetic Counseling Services Provide pre- and post-test counseling; explain conditions, testing methods, outcomes and limitations; obtain informed consent; address ethical and psychosocial concerns. Genetic Testing Coordination Coordinate genetic investigations; assist in selecting tests such as karyotyping, FISH, microarray, carrier screening, whole exome/genome sequencing and cancer panels; liaise with laboratories.



Interpretation and Reporting Review and interpret reports; prepare counseling notes; document findings; explain results and recommendations. Patient and Family Support Provide emotional support; facilitate referrals; maintain patient-centered care. Multidisciplinary Collaboration Work with geneticists, obstetricians, pediatricians, oncologists, neurologists, IVF specialistsophthalmologists, physicians and laboratory teams. Education, Quality and Research Conduct education programs; develop materials; maintain confidentiality; participate in audits, research and quality initiatives. Database Maintenance All data, clinical and genetic, should be entered in the institutional database. Hard copy of the same should be maintained as well. Desired Qualifications Category Requirements Essential Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling / Medical Genetics / Human Genetics; certification/registration where applicable; robust in depth knowledge of genetics and pedigree analysis. Preferred Additional training in Clinical Genetics, Oncology Genetics, Prenatal Genetics or Genomic Medicine; experience in accredited hospitals or genetic laboratories. Experience Requirements Category Requirements Essential 2–5 years of experience in genetic counseling, clinical genetics, reproductive genetics, cancer genetics or related specialties. Preferred Experience with high-risk prenatal cases, inherited cancer syndromes, pediatric genetic disorders and genomic report interpretation. Key Competencies Technical Competencies Behavioral Competencies Genetic Risk Assessment, Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Testing Coordination, Genomic Data Interpretation, Clinical Documentation, Research and Data Analysis Interviewing Skills, Communication, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Judgment, Confidentiality, Attention to Detail Computer Knowledge Adequate knowledge and experience of handing computers, laptops and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Accuracy and completeness of family history documentation • Number of counseling sessions conducted • Patient satisfaction scores • Timely coordination of testing • Quality of pedigree charts • Documentation compliance • Multidisciplinary collaboration

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