Black Pearl Consult

Genetic Counsellor

Black Pearl Consult  •  Abu Dhabi, AE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Genetic Counsellor to join our client's team in Abu Dhabi. This position is within one of the UAE’s largest government-affiliated healthcare networks, recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. The successful candidate will provide expert genetic counselling to patients and families, helping them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic conditions. Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Provide genetic counselling to individuals, couples, and families regarding inherited conditions and genetic risks.

  • Review patient medical histories and family pedigrees to assess potential genetic disorders.

  • Explain complex genetic concepts in an understandable manner, helping patients make informed decisions.

  • Coordinate genetic testing, interpret results, and discuss findings with patients and healthcare teams.

  • Offer support and guidance to patients coping with genetic diagnoses.

  • Collaborate with physicians, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.

  • Maintain detailed patient records in compliance with confidentiality and healthcare regulations.

  • Participate in public health education, awareness programs, and genetic research initiatives.

  • Stay current with developments in medical genetics and counselling techniques.


Requirements


To be considered, you need to meet the following requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling, Medical Genetics, or related field.

  • Valid UAE healthcare professional license or eligibility to obtain one.

  • Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in genetic counselling, including pediatric case exposure.

  • Strong knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and counselling principles.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.

  • Empathetic, patient-focused approach to care.

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Candidates outside the UAE are encourage to apply!
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About Black Pearl Consult

Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

📞 +971 58 125 7276

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🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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