Hematology Transfusion Medicine Consultant

Join King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah as a Hematology Transfusion Medicine Consultant in Pathology Department

 

Why Join KAMC-Jeddah?

✅ World-Class Facilities – Work in a leading tertiary care hospital equipped with cutting-edge transplant technology.
✅ Career Advancement – Engage in cutting-edge research, mentorship programs, and professional growth opportunities.
✅ Exceptional Benefits – Enjoy a tax-free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re an experienced Hematology Transfusion Medicine Consultant looking to advance your career in a world-class medical setting, apply today!

Summary

A transfusion medicine specialist oversees blood banking services, ensures safe and effective transfusion practices, and supports hospital-wide transfusion protocols. Typically part of a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine division, this role is operational and clinical in nature.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Hematology Transfusion Medicine
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Hematology Transfusion Medicine)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – Hematology Transfusion Medicine
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP -Hematology Transfusion Medicine)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board / equivalence certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES)
• Minimum Five (5) years after board / equivalence certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).
• Fellowship training in Transfusion Medicine
• Strong understanding of immunohematology, blood banking regulations, and transfusion protocols.

License:

Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage hospital blood bank operations
• Oversee blood component selection, crossmatching, antibody screening, and compatibility testing.
• Manage inventory and ordering of blood components (RBCs, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate).
• Investigate and report transfusion reactions and hemolytic events.
• Consult on transfusion indications in complex cases (e.g., massive transfusion, alloimmunization, sickle cell disease).
• Provide leadership in patient blood management programs and transfusion committees.
• Liaise with external blood suppliers
• Participate in regulatory compliance and accreditation inspections
• Supervise technologists in the transfusion section of the laboratory.
• May oversee therapeutic apheresis services and stem cell collection programs.