Job Description
MEDICAL SPECIALIST [2] – HUMAN PATHOLOGIST, JOB GROUP “P”
– ONE (1) POST
Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MB;Ch.B.) from a University recognized in Kenya
iii. Must have completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Human
Pathology from a university recognized in Kenya
iv. Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by Medical
Practitioners and Dentist Council
v. Have a Valid Practicing License
vi. Be of acceptable moral and professional standing
vii. Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka Nithi
County as they will be assigned from time to time
viii. 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;
i. Manage the Laboratory department to maintain timely and efficient
patient flow in line with Hospital targets while ensuring staffing
levels at all times.
ii. 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.
iii. Ensure delivery of patient centric pathology services in line with
established protocols and to contribute to overall patients’
experiences.
iv. Review and develop strategies for early and effective response to
the patients presented to pathology department.
v. Coordinate medical training including Continuous Medical
Education programs for the clinical staff at pathology department.
vi. Bear overall responsibility over pathology clinical staff, supervise
and mentor the pathologists in the management, stabilization, and
treatment of all patients.
vii. Champion the definition of processes, policies, and procedures for
the pathology operations in line with the Hospital’s objectives and
standards.
viii. Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of
the clinical services in pathology and identify improvement
opportunities.
ix. Keep abreast of local and global best practices, identify key
learnings for the pathology operations and proffer
recommendations to the Director, Medical Services.
x. Ensure proper coordination between clinical services at pathology
with respect to talent sourcing and retention, service delivery and
patients care.
xi. Responsible for setting, monitoring, and evaluating key
performance indicators for the team.
xii. In liaison with the Director, Medical Services & Research, prepare
departmental annual plans that are aligned to the Hospital’s
strategic plan.
xiii. Coordinate implementation of the County’s quality programs in
pathology department.
xiv. Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic
activities and performance reports for the attention of the Director,
Medical Services.
xv. Provide clinical support during emergencies including
resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate
consultants and units.
xvi. Conduct postmortem Examinations as per the laid down protocols
and provide technical advice on the management of the county
funeral homes.
xvii. Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation
upon approval.
xviii. Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.