Pathologist

International Care Ministries; General Santos; On-site; PHP 1,600,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

International Care Ministries in General Santos, Philippines seeks a Pathologist to lead laboratory diagnostic operations, overseeing clinical and anatomical testing, and interpreting complex specimens. The role provides clinical consultations to attending physicians, directs quality assurance, and enforces biosafety across all services.

This leadership position requires Board certification, DOH/PhilHealth accreditation experience, LIS proficiency, and a commitment to serving underserved

Qualifications

• MD degree from a recognized institution.
• Registered Physician with a valid PRC license and PTR.
• Board Certified/Eligible Pathologist (Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology).
• Proven leadership in laboratory direction and quality systems.
• Experience with DOH and PhilHealth accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory diagnostic operations for clinical and anatomical testing.
• Provide expert clinical consultations to attending physicians.
• Direct quality assurance programs and enforce biosafety standards.
• Oversee interpretation of complex diagnostic specimens and ensure diagnostic accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical consultations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ethics & biosafety

Education

MD

PRC license

Board Certified Pathologist

Tools

LIS

Digital pathology tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Pathologist serves as the head of laboratory diagnostic operations, responsible for overseeing clinical and anatomical laboratory testing, interpreting complex diagnostic specimens, and ensuring accurate pathological evaluations. You provide clinical consultations to attending physicians, direct quality assurance programs, and enforce biosafety standards across all laboratory services. This role is vital for diagnostic precision, clinical decision support, overall laboratory compliance, and fulfilling PhilHealth YAKAP program requirements and national healthcare laboratory standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized institution.
• Registered Physician with a valid PRC license and PTR.
• Board Certified/Eligible Pathologist (Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology) by the Philippine Board of Pathology.
• Proven leadership experience in laboratory direction, quality control systems, and regulatory accreditation (DOH, PhilHealth).
• Exceptional diagnostic acumen, analytical skills, and clinical communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and digital pathology tools.
• Willingness to work in undeserved or geographically isolated communities.
• High standard of professional ethics, integrity, biosafety consciousness, and dedication to patient care.