Consultant, Histopathology

Consultant, Histopathology

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH’s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections, namely Chemical Pathology & Transfusion Medicine, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• Reporting and interpretation of all tests being performed in Histopathology section for which S(he) is credentialled.
• To participate in Institutional CME and public awareness program.
• To participate in Department administrative committee as assigned by sectional head / Dept Chairperson.
• Actively participate in quality audits and initiatives such as college of American Pathologists (CAP), 
• Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) and others.
• Professional Development - to participate in sectional/ Departmental/ Institutional/ National and International Meetings/ Conferences/ Sessions/ Workshops etc. (Subject to funds availability)
• Continuous delivery of patient care as per institutional expectations in specialty.

Requirements:

You should have:

• MBBS with FCPS / FRCPath /American Board certified or equivalent.
• At- least 1-2 years of relevant experience
• In addition, candidates should have had additional training as a fellow /equivalent for a minimum of 1-2 years in a reputable institution, and/or a diploma in the appropriate field. Alternatively, the candidate should have demonstrated scholarship either through research and publication in peer reviewed indexed journal or by virtue of substantial contribution to education.
• Excellent Interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in use of related computer software packages.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted