Senior Section Lead – Anatomic Pathology & Cytopathology

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai seeks a senior Laboratory professional to oversee the Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology section, ensuring daily operations and compliance with CAP/JCIA standards. You will train and supervise staff, manage quality control, and handle method evaluation and data reporting.

The role requires DHA licensure, English fluency, and 7+ years in the field with 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, in a high-standard medical laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory/Cytology or related field.
• Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a related field with three (3) years of supervisor experience in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology.
• Knowledge of CAP and JCIA accreditation practices and standards.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology Section in the Laboratory.
• Trains, supervises, and ensures assigned staff performance meets standards.
• Participates in quality assurance, internal and external quality control, and proficiency testing.
• Maintains accreditation standards (CAP and JCIA) and information management.
• Manages materials, statistics, method evaluation and setup; provides troubleshooting for instrumentation.
• Prepares monthly schedule for technical staff and participates in focus groups.

Skills

English fluency

Supervisory experience

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory/Cytology or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Computer applications

Job description

American Hospital Dubai seeks a senior Laboratory professional to oversee the Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology section, ensuring daily operations and compliance with CAP/JCIA standards. You will train and supervise staff, manage quality control, and handle method evaluation and data reporting.

The role requires DHA licensure, English fluency, and 7+ years in the field with 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, in a high-standard medical laboratory.