Consultant Pathologist

Our leading healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Consultant Pathologist to provide accurate and timely diagnostic pathology services and support clinical decision-making. The role involves the interpretation of tissue, cytology, and other pathological specimens, collaboration with treating physicians, and maintaining high standards of diagnostic quality and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret biopsy, surgical pathology, histopathology, and cytology specimens.
• Provide accurate, comprehensive, and timely pathology reports.
• Review and interpret immunohistochemistry and other ancillary investigations where applicable.
• Correlate pathological findings with clinical history, imaging, and laboratory results.
• Provide expert consultation to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding pathology findings and appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and tumor boards where required.
• Collaborate with surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, physicians, and other specialists to support patient diagnosis and management.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of pathology investigations and reporting processes.
• Ensure appropriate specimen handling, processing, documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and pathology reports.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, infection-control procedures, patient-safety requirements, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to junior doctors, laboratory staff, and other relevant team members.
• Keep up to date with advances in diagnostic pathology, laboratory medicine, and emerging diagnostic technologies.

Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pathology / Anatomical Pathology / Clinical Pathology or an equivalent specialty qualification.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Relevant post-specialization experience in diagnostic pathology.
• Strong expertise in histopathology and cytopathology.
• Experience in immunohistochemistry and ancillary diagnostic techniques is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and clinical correlation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.