Reporting to the Deputy Director Medical Services the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and management oversight in the pathology department and ensure delivery of quality and timely pathology services to patients in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop, review and ensure compliance to pathology protocols and standards in consultation with other clinical departments in order to ensure quality pathology service delivery in the hospital;
Ensure delivery of patient centric pathology services in line with established protocols and in order to contribute to overall patience experience;
Review and develop strategies for early and effective response to the patients presented to pathology department;
Coordinate medical training including Continuous Medical Education programs for the clinical staff at pathology department;
Bear overall responsibility pathology clinical staff, supervise and mentor the pathologists in the management, stabilization and treatment of all patients;
Champion the definition of processes, policies and procedures for the pathology operations in line with the Hospital’s objectives and standards;
Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinical services in pathology and identify improvement opportunities;
Keep abreast of local and global best practices, identify key learnings for the pathology operations and proffer recommendations to the Director, Medical Services;
Ensure proper coordination between clinical services at pathology with respect to talent sourcing and retention, service delivery and patients care;
Coordinate implementation of the Hospital’s quality programs in pathology department;
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of the Deputy Director Medical Services;
Provide clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units;
Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives;
Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation upon
approval;
Identify, deploy and motivate the pathology team including performance appraisal, identification of training needs, mentorship and coaching as well as leave and absence management in line with the hospital’s people agenda; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
Education and Experience
Master of Medicine degree in Clinical Pathology from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing licence.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical pathology with 5 years at management level.
ACLS, ATLS or APLS training
Technical & Behavioral competencies
Ability to carry out bone marrow biopsies and post mortems
Ability to carry out blood transfusions
Knowledge of bacteria groups
Ability to operate laboratory machines
Ability to interpret results
Knowledge of accurate parameters
Knowledge of quality control measures such standard deviation and interpretation of curves
Working knowledge of laboratory information systems
Patient care skills
Effective decision-making and judgement skills
Basic counselling skills
Ability to work for long hours under pressure
Drive and openness to learning
Time management skills
Analytical skills
Research skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Planning and organizing skills
Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
