Clinical Pathologist

Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institute in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Clinical Pathologist for a part-time, advisory position focusing on developing accreditation frameworks. Responsibilities include reviewing laboratory policies, advising on regulatory requirements, and supporting audits. This role is ideal for those looking to contribute expertise to high-impact projects without full-time operational duties. Candidates must hold an MD in Clinical Pathology and have proven experience with various accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CAP/ISO/JCI/DOH accreditation processes.
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Available on a contractual or part-time basis for meetings, document review, and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review required clinical laboratory policies and documentation for accreditation.
• Advise on diagnostic test menu design and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment with CAP, ISO 15189, DOH, and JCI standards.
• Support internal audits and compliance planning.
• Provide expert input during lab setup and pre-accreditation phase.

Skills

Experience with CAP/ISO/JCI/DOH accreditation processes

Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory quality systems

Expertise in regulatory standards

Education

MD or equivalent with specialization in Clinical Pathology

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Type: Contract / Part-Time

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pathologist to support the establishment of our laboratory accreditation framework. This role is advisory and project-based, focused on developing guidelines, documentation, and compliance pathways required for CAP, ISO, DOH, and JCI accreditation. The pathologist will work closely with our leadership and lab setup teams but will not be responsible for day-to-day lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review all required clinical laboratory policies, SOPs, and quality documentation for accreditation readiness.
• Advise on diagnostic test menu design, validation plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment with CAP, ISO 15189, DOH, and JCI standards.
• Support internal audits, gap assessments, and compliance planning.
• Provide expert input during the lab setup and pre-accreditation phase.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with specialization in Clinical Pathology.
• Proven experience with CAP/ISO/JCI/DOH accreditation processes.
• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Available on a contractual or part-time basis for meetings, document review, and consultation.

Ideal For

Clinical Pathologists who want to contribute expertise to a high-impact project without full-time operational responsibilities.