On of our pathology diagnostic clients are on the lookout for a registered and experienced Senior Pathologist, to join their JHB team.Qualifications and experience:MBCHB and M Med/ FCPath within relevant disciplineRegistration with HPCSA as Pathologist within relevant discipline (Independent practice category)Plus 3 years post qualification experience /qualification as pathologist consultantKnowledge - General medical virologyPrinciples and practice of all diagnostic virology laboratory methodsLaboratory safetyStatistics and assay validationResearch methodologyDisease surveillance and outbreak investigationQuality assuranceLaboratory managementScientific writingKey skills:InterpretationInformal or small group teachingPreparation and delivery of formal lecturesTime management skillsReport writing skillsPlanning and organizingInterpersonal skillsManagement and financial skillsMs Office proficiencyCommunication skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical and diagnosing skillsProblem SolvingKey performance areas:Contributes to the management of the laboratory in conjunction with colleagues in collaboration with a laboratory managerImplementation of short term projectsInvolvement in personal development and training of others in the department (entry level paths, technologists, scientists, interns)Work within a team to co-ordinate teaching modulesInvolvement in under graduate and post graduate assessments/internal examinerSuccessfully supervise postgraduate students – BSc Hons, MMed, MSc (successful graduation of 1 or more postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co supervision)Conduct consultative and diagnostic servicesSupervise entry level pathologistsProvides input into changes and improvements to SOPsValidates new instruments/tests for laboratoryContribute to the adherence and compliance to quality systems and SANAS requirementsDelivered (i.e. presenting author) at least 2 national conference presentations in 3-year cycle, 3 – 5 peer reviewed publication over last 3 years (avg 1 -2 /year)Collaboration of research within own department/institution, either independently or under supervisionCo–investigator/collaborator on national grantReview manuscripts, review research proposals, editorials, conference abstract reviewing, editorial board, NRF rating, etc. (1-3 activities for senior/year; sustained over 3 years).
