Senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/ Medical Specialist I – Human Pathologist at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform grossing, microscopy examination, and reporting of surgical specimens and biopsies.
• Undertake cytopathology including FNAC procedures and reporting.
• Interpret Immunohistochemistry and support molecular testing where available.
• Ensure quality assurance.
• SOP compliance and participation in EQA schemes.
• Contribute to laboratory accreditation, audits and continuous improvement.
• Participate in MDT tumour board and clinical-pathological meetings.
• Perform autopsies both clinical and forensic, with court attendance when summoned.
• Participate in appointed hospital committees.
• Teach and mentor trainees.
• Undertaking health research; and analyzing medical reports.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

A candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID).
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach evidence).
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Masters’ degree in Pathology.
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• At least one (1) year experience (Attach evidence).