Senior Pathologist (HPCSA Independent Practice)

Isilumko Staffing (JHB); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pathology diagnostic firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Pathologist with a strong background in medical virology and lab management. Candidates must have an MBCHB and M Med/FCPath, plus 3 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves coordinating staff training and contributing to laboratory projects, emphasizing quality assurance and research capabilities. This position presents professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualification experience as a pathologist consultant is required.
• Knowledge of general medical virology is essential.
• Experience in laboratory safety and quality assurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory collaboration with colleagues and a laboratory manager.
• Implement short-term projects and coordinate teaching modules.
• Supervise postgraduate students and provide consultative diagnostic services.

Skills

Interpretation

Informal or small group teaching

Preparation and delivery of formal lectures

Time management skills

Report writing skills

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal skills

Management and financial skills

Ms Office proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical and diagnosing skills

Problem solving

Education

MBCHB and M Med / FCPath within relevant discipline

Registration with HPCSA as Pathologist

Job description

One of our pathology diagnostic clients is looking for a registered and experienced Senior Pathologist to join their JHB team.

Qualifications and experience:

• MBCHB and M Med / FCPath within relevant discipline
• Registration with HPCSA as Pathologist within relevant discipline (Independent practice category)
• Plus 3 years post-qualification experience / qualification as a pathologist consultant
• Knowledge of general medical virology
• Principles and practice of all diagnostic virology laboratory methods
• Laboratory safety
• Statistics and assay validation
• Research methodology
• Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation
• Quality assurance
• Laboratory management
• Scientific writing

Key skills:

• Interpretation
• Informal or small group teaching
• Preparation and delivery of formal lectures
• Time management skills
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing
• Interpersonal skills
• Management and financial skills
• Ms Office proficiency
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical and diagnosing skills
• Problem solving

Key performance areas:

• Contributes to the management of the laboratory in collaboration with colleagues and a laboratory manager
• Implementation of short-term projects
• Involvement in personal development and training of department staff (technologists, scientists, interns)
• Coordinate teaching modules within a team
• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate assessments / internal examiner
• Supervise postgraduate students (e.g., BSc Hons, MMed, MSc), with successful graduation of at least one student and at least two under supervision
• Conduct consultative and diagnostic services
• Supervise entry-level pathologists
• Provide input into SOPs for improvements
• Validate new instruments/tests for the laboratory
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and SANAS requirements
• Present at least 2 national conferences and publish 3-5 peer-reviewed articles over 3 years
• Collaborate on research within the department or institution, independently or under supervision
• Act as co-investigator/collaborator on national grants
• Review manuscripts, research proposals, conference abstracts, and serve on editorial boards, maintaining NRF rating activities over 3 years