Senior Consultant Pathology – Clinical Scientist

Summary

Provides administrative and expert support in a clinical specialty to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Education/Qualifications Required:

Basic medical degree from recognized institution
Post-qualification certification
Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
USA: The American Board of Pathology (AB Path)
Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPS)
UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

Minimum One (1) year of experience post board certification as a Senior Consultant or
Minimum Six (6) year of experience post board certification as a Consultant
Advanced training and experience in transplant immunology
Advanced training and experience in clinical lab immunology
Track record of scholarship (publications, presentations, etc.)

License:

Valid and in a good standing Medical License in current country of practice

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support for an assigned section within the Dept.
• Hold responsibility for the both the clinical and technical operation of an assigned section.
• Develops and performs state-of-the-art diagnostic methods related to the needs of the Dept.
• Trains and assists personnel in the proper implementation and operation of procedures.
• Verifies and approves quality control and external proficiency reports.
• Participates in instruction and training of staff, residents, fellows, and students in the section.
• Undertakes clinical research as principle investigator or co-investigator in collaboration with others according to the needs of the department.
• Promotes professional and organizational development of the section in consultation with the department Chair.
• Ensures the section adheres to corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains an ongoing program for continuing education through lectures, presentations, and case histories.
• Reviews, interprets, and releases patient results of diagnostic tests.
• Provides consultation and interpretation laboratory test results to HMC medical staff
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department chair