Clinical Pathologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide oversight and expert interpretation across clinical chemistry, haematology, microbiology, transfusion, and molecular diagnostics to support patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret specialized tests in haematology (including flow cytometry) and provide consultative input to clinicians.
• Lead quality management, SOP development, and compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards.
• Oversee clinical chemistry validation, reference intervals, and critical value policies.
• Guide antimicrobial stewardship with interpretation of culture/sensitivity and antibiograms.
• Support transfusion medicine practices and haemovigilance.
• Validate critical/unusual results prior to release and ensure timely communication.
• Participate in MDT meetings and laboratory-clinical liaison rounds.
• Teach and mentor trainees; lead audits, research, and service improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

•  Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Clinical Pathology/Human Pathology or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Sub-specialty training in any laboratory medicine field will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.