JOB SUMMARY

• The Pathologist will provide high-quality pathology services, ensure accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results while supporting patient care, laboratory quality and clinical decision-making.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Provide specialist interpretation, validation and reporting of  laboratory investigations.
• Oversee diagnostic services including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology and molecular diagnostics. Experience in Histo-cytopathology will be an added advantage.
• Communicate critical and clinically significant results promptly to treating clinicians. Provide clinical consultation on appropriate investigations and interpretation of complex results.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, quality standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements of KENAS and SANAS.
• Monitor quality control, turnaround times, critical results and laboratory performance indicators.
• Monitor and supervise participation in external quality assurance programs.
• Participate in laboratory audits, incident investigation and continuous quality improvement.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings, CME’s and collaborate closely with other clinicians while providing training, mentorship and professional development for laboratory and clinical staff.
• Contribute to service development, audits and evidence-based practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MBChB or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
• MMed or equivalent degree in General pathology/cinical pathology.
• Registered with KMPDC and recognized as a specialist.
• Valid current practicing license.
• At least five years post-specialization experience in a hospital or accredited laboratory.

     SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong diagnostic and clinical judgement
• Commitment to quality and patient safety
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Leadership and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and professional integrity
• Commitment to continuous improvement