Pathologist

International Care Ministries; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

International Care Ministries is seeking a Pathologist to head laboratory diagnostic operations in the Philippines. The role involves overseeing clinical and anatomical testing, interpreting complex specimens, and providing clinical consultations to physicians.

You will direct quality assurance, enforce biosafety standards, and ensure compliance with PhilHealth YAKAP and national lab standards. Leadership in accreditation and regulatory processes is essential.

Qualifications

• MD degree from a recognized institution.
• Registered Physician with a valid PRC license and PTR.
• Board Certified/Eligible Pathologist in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Proven leadership in laboratory direction, quality control and regulatory accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and anatomical laboratory testing and interpret complex diagnostic specimens.
• Provide clinical consultations to attending physicians.
• Direct quality assurance programs and enforce biosafety standards.
• Ensure compliance with national healthcare laboratory standards and PhilHealth YAKAP requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Diagnostic acumen

Clinical communication

Biosafety awareness

Education

MD degree

PRC license & PTR

Board Certified/Eligible Pathologist

DOH/PhilHealth accreditation knowledge

Tools

LIS experience

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.