Job Description

One of our pathology diagnostic clients are looking for a registered and experienced Pathologist to join their team.Qualifications and experience:Medical degree plus FCPath or MMed in microbiology or clinical pathology (essential)MSc or PhD in clinical microbiology or a related field (desirable)Post-graduate qualification in epidemiology or infection control (desirable)Registration with the HPCSA as a pathologist in microbiology or clinical pathology (Independent practice category)At least 3 years' experience as pathologist consultant; at least 1 year of laboratory management experienceSuccessfully supervised undergraduate and post graduate students (BSc-Hons, MSc, MMed, PhD)Evidence of peer recognition such as invitations to national conferences/ working groups and to review manuscripts for journalsAn active NRF rating would be an advantageActive as a co-investigator/collaborator on research projectFamiliar with laboratory safety proceduresWorking knowledge in medical conditions, in particular clinical pathological correlationPrinciples of analytical methodologyLaboratory quality assurance processesMethod validation including statistical calculationsFamiliar with the principles of applied research methodology with evidence of at least 3-5 peer reviewed publications in clinical microbiology over last 3 years (average 1-2 per year))Practical laboratory techniques where relevant2 reference checks will be conducted upfrontKey skills:Computer literacyCommunicationPresentationAnalytical andDiagnosingProblem solvingKey performance areas:Management of centre reference laboratories and supervision of laboratory staff in collaboration with the laboratory managersContribute to the strategy of the centre as a member of the centre management teamImplementation of short and longer term laboratory surveillance and research projectsSupport and/or coordinate national stock culture collectionsProvide expert advice to all internal and external customers in order to resolve clinical, reference diagnostic and infection outbreak-related queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner and responds to complaints about any aspect of the pathology service output in a professional and timely manner to promote sound customer relationsProvide input into changes and improvement to SOPsContribute to the adherence and compliance to quality systems in the centre to comply with SANAS requirements and ensure continuous quality improvementComply with the principles of good laboratory practice, full SANAS accreditation requirements and relevant legislationValidate new instruments/tests for laboratory or national programmes.Teach and train pathology staff (Registrars, Scientists, Technologists, Technicians) and other healthcare workersWork with the team to coordinate teaching modulesContribute to the departmental CPD-accredited programmesBe involved in under graduate and post graduate teachingSeek external funding for surveillance and researchResponsible to design, implement and report on relevant surveillance programmes at a national and international level in collaboration with centre epidemiologistsConduct infection outbreak investigations in collaboration with centre epidemiologists and advise on appropriate reference laboratory investigationsConduct research in order to contribute to publications and other technical/scientific outputs and towards translation of policy and serviceCollaborate with other departments/ organisations at a national and international level and represent the NICD on national and international working groups/ committees.

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