Job Description
Medical Specialist I – Human Pathologist, Job Group “Q” –
One (1) Post
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 key
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
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable