Clinical Pathologist at Jalaram Medical Services

JOB SUMMARY

• We are seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced Clinical Pathologist to join our team.
• The Clinical Pathologist will provide specialist pathology services, ensuring accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results while supporting patient care, laboratory quality and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialist interpretation, validation and reporting of laboratory investigations.
• Oversee diagnostic services across haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology and molecular diagnostics. Experience in histopathology and 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 laboratory results.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, quality standards, regulatory requirements and applicable KENAS and SANAS accreditation standards.
• Monitor quality control, turnaround times, critical results and key laboratory performance indicators.
• Oversee and supervise participation in external quality assurance programmes.
• Participate in laboratory audits, incident investigations and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings, CMEs and other professional development activities.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient care.
• Provide training, mentorship and professional development for laboratory and clinical staff.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits and evidence-based practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The successful candidate must have:
• MBChB or equivalent degree from a recognised institution.
• MMed or equivalent qualification in General Pathology/Clinical Pathology.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and recognition as a specialist.
• A valid and current practising licence.
• At least five (5) years' post-specialisation experience in a hospital or accredited medical laboratory.
• Experience in histopathology/cytopathology will be an added advantage.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong diagnostic and clinical judgement.
• Commitment to quality, patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.