Clinical Lab Pathologist

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Liaison and Consultation:

• Provide consultation services to the hospital and its clients with regards to clinical pathology services concerning the diagnosis and management of patients.

• Provide advice, as required, to the organization and relevant clients.

• Liaise between hospital clinicians and Director regarding required Chemistry/ Haematology/Immunology/Microbiology laboratory services and suggested improvements.

Laboratory:

• Provide consultation services to the Director and Medical Technologists with regards to clinical pathology.

• Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Laboratory with regards to supervision of diagnostic methods, examination of specimens, authorization, and interpretation of results.

• Contribute to policy and standard operating procedure preparation.

• Actively participate and contribute to achieving and maintaining full accreditation.

• Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods, and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements to the Laboratory Director.

Management Reports:

• Provide reports to the Director, as required.

• Prepare and provide periodic Quality Management Report to the Director regarding Clinical Pathology operations.

• Quality Management Report to include, but not limited to: Key Performance Indicators, Inventory Control Budget reports, Non-Conformance/Incident Reports, Safety, Health, and Environmental issues.

Compliance:

• Assist, consult and advise Laboratory in the development, implementation and maintenance of Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, in accordance with Organizational Policies.

• Comply with the laws of Qatar and always demonstrate respect for the culture, customs, and beliefs.

• Comply with policies set down by the Ministry of Public Health Qatar, and the Organization.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing quality Patient Care services.

• Comply with employee obligations regarding Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement as set down in Aspetar Hospital’s Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Maintain confidentiality in relation to discussions, disclosure of records, and information concerning the Organization.

• Maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

• Comply with responsibilities listed under the Organization’s Code of Conduct.

People Management:

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Provide guidance and direct input to the development plans and performance management of direct reports to meet the organizational mission and objectives.

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Assume or accept any other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor within the position role and responsibility.

Patient Safety-Attend and successfully complete competencies which focus on patient safety initiatives implemented within Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Patient Safety Training is an annual requirement, to include all organizational leaders, staff, service, and contracted providers

knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job: Minimum experience of 9-11 years in which 6 years should be in a similar position / responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry.

Education and Certification requirements: Registered medical practitioner and on the specialist register of relevant organization in the country of origin (Board of Pathology).

Subspecialty training and degree (MSc, PhD, MD) in Clinical Pathology disciplines such as serology, chemistry, haematology, microbiology.

Holding the MRC Path (Royal College of Pathologists) or show evidence of the equivalent training and experience is a big plus and advantage.

Fulfil all licensing requirements.