Reporting to the Ag. Chief Pathology the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
Providing clinical liaison between the laboratory and clinicians concerning the diagnosis an interpretation of patient’s results.
Evaluation and reporting on specimens submitted to the laboratory and preparation of histology and cytology reports within the specified turnaround time
Providing clinical insights as required by medical laboratory staff.
Ensuring timely authorization of laboratory results as necessary.
Facilitating continuous medical education, Tumor Board, Laboratory Users group and appropriate teaching programs for Laboratory and other hospital staff.
Participating in and spearhead hospital based research.
Remaining abreast of new developments in diagnostic pathology.
Ensuring all standards are met including quality of care, turnaround times, effective communication and quality customer service.
Maintaining patient confidentiality and professional work ethic.
Advocating for patients and champion continual improvement.
Ensuring timely provision of attendance to patients needing Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) and Post Mortem.
Supporting the Head of Department in maintaining the turnaround times and critical value reporting of results within the established
laboratory goals
Conduct Research and Clinical Audit.
Participate in hospital wide quality, risk and process improvement initiatives. And Represents the laboratory in inter- and/or intradepartmental operation meetings or committees.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications ,Skills and Experience
Masters of Medicine in Anatomic Pathology.
Valid private practice and annual licenses.
Advanced competency in diagnostic anatomic pathology.
Sound reasoning skills enabling both sound scientific judgment and appropriate management decisions.
