Principal Pathologist
National Health Laboratory Services
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
**Overview** The National Health Laboratory Service, a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Pathologist for a full-time position within the Science field. **What you will do** * Manage a unit, laboratory, or facility in collaboration with a laboratory manager. * Actively involve in NHLS, University, or Professional bodies to promote discipline and/or organisational strategic objectives at a regional or national level. * Participate in the development of teaching programs/modules and/or regional/national discipline-specific teaching programs. * Manage several pathologists and/or a large laboratory. * Implement improvements to local/regional laboratory practices or clinical programmes. * Contribute to the development of pathology diagnostic policies and/or support several laboratories and/or provide a referral consultative and/or clinical diagnostic service at a regional level. * Lead the QA team of the Unit/Laboratory to comply with SANAS requirements and ensure continuous quality improvement. * Introduce or improve diagnostic and interpretation techniques and procedures. * Validate new instruments/tests for national programmes (e.g., via HTA). * Collaborate on research with other departments at a national level. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * FCPath or MMED qualification in the relevant discipline. * Minimum 5 years’ experience as pathologist. * At least 1-year laboratory management experience. * HPCSA registered for independent practice as pathologist in applicable discipline. * Multiple Peer Reviewed Publications as first/senior author. * Successfully supervised/co-supervised BSc Hons, MSc, MMED, PhD. * Evidence of external/community interaction (schools, engaging with outside clinicians/clinical groups, training academic community outside pathology). * Undergraduate and/or postgraduate external examiner (national level). * Academic curriculum development at local level. * Acting as examiner for CMSA. * Evidence of consultation on complex clinical queries locally/regionally. * Nationally: Invited for participation in committees, symposia, congresses, working groups. * National conference presentations. * PI in research projects at local level. * PI on national grant. * Evidence of peer recognition such as reviewing manuscripts, reviewing research proposals, editorials, conference abstract reviewing, editorial board, NRF rating, etc. * *Desirable:* Additional research degree. **Who should apply** Candidates with FCPath or MMED qualifications in a relevant discipline, possessing a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a pathologist and at least 1-year laboratory management experience. The ideal candidate will be HPCSA registered for independent practice, have a strong publication record, experience in supervising postgraduate students, and demonstrated involvement in external, community, and academic interactions. They should also show evidence of consultation on complex clinical queries, national participation in professional activities, leadership in research, and peer recognition. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/principal-pathologist-national-health-laboratory-services-2 Source: myjobmag
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