Medical Specialist [2] – Human Pathologist at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB;Ch.B.) from a University recognized in Kenya
• Must have completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Human Pathology from a university recognized in Kenya
• Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Have a Valid Practicing License
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing
• Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi County as they will be assigned from time to time
• Certificate in computer application skills from an Institution recognized in Kenya

Duties and responsibilities
The Pathologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;

• Manage the Laboratory department to maintain timely and efficient patient flow in line with Hospital targets while ensuring staffing levels at all times.
• Develop, review, and ensure compliance with 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 to contribute to overall patients’ experiences.
• 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 over 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 ke 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.
• Responsible for setting, monitoring, and evaluating key performance indicators for the team.
• In liaison with the Director, Medical Services & Research, prepare departmental annual plans that are aligned to the Hospital’s strategic plan.
• Coordinate implementation of the County’s quality programs in pathology department.
• Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Medical Services.
• Provide clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units.
• Conduct postmortem Examinations as per the laid down protocols and provide technical advice on the management of the county funeral homes.
• Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation upon approval.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.