Consultant | Chempath | Cedar

Ampath; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pathology service provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Consultant in Chemical Pathology. This role involves consulting with healthcare professionals and overseeing laboratory operations to ensure high-quality diagnostics. The ideal candidate holds an MBChB and a specialist qualification in Pathology, and is dedicated to enhancing patient care through leadership and expert consultation. If you are looking to make a profound impact in healthcare, apply now.

Qualifications

• Required MBChB with specialist qualification in Pathology.
• Experience in laboratory operations and complex clinical consultation.
• Registration with HPCSA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Consult with doctors and patients, ensuring diagnostic accuracy.
• Oversee laboratory operations, verify results, and sign abnormal findings.
• Support educational initiatives and contribute to staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Laboratory operations oversight

Quality control

Patient consultation

Clinical case management

Education

MBChB

M.Med (Pathology) or FC Path SA

Job description

Job title: Consultant | Chempath | Cedar

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 28, 2025

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Job Description

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead with purpose and precision. As a Consultant in Chemical Pathology, you are entrusted with the responsibility of consulting with doctors, patients, and laboratory teams to deliver a high-quality pathology service. You are not only guiding the scientific integrity of the laboratory but also shaping the experience of those who rely on it. This is a role where your expertise meets impact, where your decisions influence lives and your presence inspires performance.

Job Requirements

Role Requirements

• To be considered for this role, you are required to hold an MBChB, along with a specialist qualification such as M.Med (Pathology) or FC Path SA. Registration with the HPCSA is essential.
• These qualifications reflect your commitment to clinical excellence and your readiness to lead in a dynamic, people-focused environment. You bring with you a depth of experience in managing laboratory operations and consulting on complex clinical cases. Your background includes working closely with medical professionals, interpreting critical results, and maintaining high standards of diagnostic accuracy.
• Your experience is not just technical; it is transformative. You understand how to build trust, promote professional standards, and contribute meaningfully to academic and clinical conversations. You are someone who has walked the path and is ready to guide others along it.

Skills Requirements

• In this role, your skills go beyond the microscope. You are a leader who empowers others, a communicator who connects with clarity, and a professional who upholds the highest standards. You are confident in overseeing laboratory operations, verifying results, and signing out abnormal findings with precision.
• You consult with doctors, participate in peer groups, and ensure quality control is not just a process but a promise. You are also deeply committed to learning—embracing new technologies, validating new instruments, and contributing to continuous education across pathology laboratories.
• Your ability to engage people, develop talent, and foster accountability makes you a cornerstone of our high-performance culture.

Role Impact

• The impact of this role is profound. You are not only ensuring diagnostic accuracy, you are shaping the future of pathology. Through your leadership, you help build a workplace where people feel empowered, engaged, and inspired to grow.
• You attract and nurture talent, support succession planning, and contribute to a learning environment that prepares us for tomorrow’s challenges. Your presence in the laboratory is a catalyst for excellence, and your influence extends far beyond the walls of the lab. This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference; not just in diagnostics, but in the lives of people, the culture of teams, and the future of healthcare.

Closing Date

20 November 2025