Job Summary
Responsible for providing leadership and management oversight in the pathology department and ensure delivery of quality and timely pathology services to patients in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
Minimum Qualification:Masters
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:10 years
Job Description/Requirements
The Nairobi Hospital, a
leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career
opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence,
strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual
improvement. The successful candidates will be team players with the
ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and
shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.
NB: THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE;
CHIEF PATHOLOGIST, REF: TNH/HRD/CP/01/2021
Reporting to the Deputy Director Medical Services the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and management
oversight in the pathology department and ensure delivery of quality and
timely pathology services to patients in line with established
protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, review and ensure compliance to 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 in order to contribute to overall patience
experience;
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 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;
Coordinate implementation of the Hospital’s quality programs in pathology department;
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic
activities and performance reports for the attention of the Deputy
Director Medical Services;
Provide clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation,
admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and
units;
Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives;
Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation upon approval;
Identify, deploy and motivate the pathology team including
performance appraisal, identification of training needs, mentorship and
coaching as well as leave and absence management in line with the
hospital’s people agenda; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master of Medicine degree in Clinical Pathology from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing licence.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical pathology with 5 years at management level.
ACLS, ATLS or APLS training
Technical & Behavioral competencies
Ability to carry out bone marrow biopsies and post mortems
Ability to carry out blood transfusions
Knowledge of bacteria groups
Ability to operate laboratory machines
Ability to interpret results
Knowledge of accurate parameters
Knowledge of quality control measures such standard deviation and interpretation of curves
Working knowledge of laboratory information systems
Patient care skills
Effective decision-making and judgement skills
Basic counselling skills
Ability to work for long hours under pressure
Drive and openness to learning
Time management skills
Analytical skills
Research skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Planning and organizing skills
Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
Team working skills
Accountability
Integrity
Confidentiality
NB:If your background, experience and competence match the above
specifications, please send us your application (cover letter &
CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration,
testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the
undersigned not later than28th January 2021. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
NOTE:
Candidates invited for interviews will be required to present both
originals and clear copies (where applicable) of the following
documents:
National I.D.
KRA PIN Certificate
Current Colored Passport Photo
NSSF Card
NHIF Card
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
Academic and Professional Certificates
Certificates of Service from previous employers
Director Human Resources & Operations
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026 – 00100
Email: **********
NAIROBI
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