Dubai-Based Clinical Pathologist - Tax-Free Opportunity

Health 7 Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance or accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return air tickets

CME support

Professional indemnity coverage

Job summary

Health 7 Careers partners with a leading multispecialty hospital in Dubai to recruit an experienced Consultant/Specialist Clinical Pathologist. The role leads laboratory medicine, diagnostic services, and quality oversight within a modern, JCI-aligned setting.

The successful candidate will guide clinical decision-making, ensure diagnostic accuracy, and support clinicians with expert laboratory insights across a diverse patient population while navigating UAE regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years post specialist / board certification is required.
• Internationally recognized specialty qualifications welcomed (pathology).
• Eligible for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license conversion with support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage clinical laboratory services including hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology.
• Ensure accuracy, reliability, and timely reporting of diagnostic test results.
• Interpret laboratory findings and provide clinical consultation to physicians.
• Implement and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs.
• Ensure compliance with international accreditation standards (JCI, CAP, ISO).
• Supervise laboratory staff, including technologists and technicians.
• Participate in infection control, transfusion medicine, and clinical governance programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and laboratory standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Laboratory management

Quality assurance

Clinical consultation

Regulatory/compliance

Education

American Board of Pathology (Clinical Pathology)

UK CCT / FRCPath

European Board Certification

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian Fellowship

Arab Board

MD Pathology / DNB / FCPS

Job description

Health 7 Careers partners with a leading multispecialty hospital in Dubai to recruit an experienced Consultant/Specialist Clinical Pathologist. The role leads laboratory medicine, diagnostic services, and quality oversight within a modern, JCI-aligned setting.

The successful candidate will guide clinical decision-making, ensure diagnostic accuracy, and support clinicians with expert laboratory insights across a diverse patient population while navigating UAE regulatory requirements.