Senior Pathologist

On of our pathology diagnostic clients are on the lookout for a registered and experienced Senior Pathologist, to join their JHB team. 

Qualifications and experience:

MBCHB and M Med/ FCPath within relevant discipline

Registration with HPCSA as Pathologist within relevant discipline (Independent practice category)

Plus 3 years post qualification experience /qualification as pathologist consultant

Knowledge - General medical virology

Principles and practice of all diagnostic virology laboratory methods

Laboratory safety

Statistics and assay validation

Research methodology

Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation

Quality assurance

Laboratory management

Scientific writing

Key skills:

Interpretation

Informal or small group teaching

Preparation and delivery of formal lectures

Time management skills

Report writing skills

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal skills

Management and financial skills

Ms Office proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical and diagnosing skills

Problem Solving

Key performance areas:

Contributes to the management of the laboratory in conjunction with colleagues in collaboration with a laboratory manager

Implementation of short term projects

Involvement in personal development and training of others in the department (entry level paths, technologists, scientists, interns)

Work within a team to co-ordinate teaching modules

Involvement in under graduate and post graduate assessments/internal examiner

Successfully supervise postgraduate students – BSc Hons, MMed, MSc (successful graduation of 1 or more postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co supervision)

Conduct consultative and diagnostic services

Supervise entry level pathologists

Provides input into changes and improvements to SOPs

Validates new instruments/tests for laboratory

Contribute to the adherence and compliance to quality systems and SANAS requirements

Delivered (i.e. presenting author) at least 2 national conference presentations in 3-year cycle, 3 – 5 peer reviewed publication over last 3 years (avg 1 -2 /year)

Collaboration of research within own department/institution, either independently or under supervision

Co–investigator/collaborator on national grant

Review manuscripts, review research proposals, editorials, conference abstract reviewing, editorial board, NRF rating, etc. (1-3 activities for senior/year; sustained over 3 years).