Entry Pathologist

BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

DISCIPLINE : ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN

POSITION : PATHOLOGIST ENTRY

PAY GRADE : PHE

REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH

Main Purpose of the Job

Contribute in the management of pathology laboratory or major sub-component, thereof, within the framework of quality system. Ensure that the diagnostic output is delivered in accordance with the principles of good laboratory practice and to provide a professional consultative service to clinicians. Promote appropriate cost effective utilization of laboratory services so as to facilitate optimization of patient management. Contribute to training and research outputs.

Key Job Responsibility

■ Responsible for the final diagnostic report sent out to the clinicians. ■ Interaction and consultation with clinicians to ensure that routine requested investigations and proposed diagnosis are appropriate. ■ Provide expert advice to all customers in order to resolve clinical and diagnostic queries in a professional and timely manner. ■ Available to provide expert advice to all internal and external customers in order to resolve clinical and diagnostic queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner and responds to complaints about any aspect of the diagnostic service output in a professional and timely manner to promote sound customer relations. ■ Contribute in the design, development and maintenance of quality system. ■ Comply with the principle of good laboratory practice, full SANAS accreditation requirements and relevant legislation. ■ Contribute to the overall management of the laboratory. ■ Teach and train Registrars, Scientists, Technologists and Technicians. ■ Contributes towards teaching and training of undergraduate students in accordance with University requirements. ■ Contribute to the departmental CPD programmes. ■ Conduct research in order to contribute to the publications and towards translation of policy and service.

Minimum Requirements & Key Competency

■ MBCHB and M Med/ FCPath within relevant discipline ■ Registration with HPCSA as Pathologist within relevant discipline (Independent practice category) ■ Newly qualified / entry level Pathologist (relevant discipline) ■ Takes accountability for own personal development (attending CPD etc.) ■ Biopsy interpretation in order to advise clinicians ■ MS Office proficiency ■ Communication skills ■ Presentation skills ■ Analytical and diagnosing skills. ■ Problem Solving ■ Research skills.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications to

Enquiries may be directed to Ketsitseng Maseko @

Closing date: 17 October 2025