# Clinical Pathologist at Jalaram Medical Services

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Company: Jalaram Medical Services

Category: Healthcare & Medical

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-27

Expires: 2026-10-11

## Job Description

Clinical Pathologist role at Jalaram Medical Services, providing specialist pathology services and laboratory oversight. Requires MBChB, MMed in General/Clinical Pathology, KMPDC registration as a specialist, a valid practising licence, and 5+ years’ post-specialisation experience in a hospital or accredited medical laboratory. Full-time, on-site role.

JOB SUMMARY

- We are seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced Clinical Pathologist to join our team.

- The Clinical Pathologist will provide specialist pathology services, ensuring accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results while supporting patient care, laboratory quality and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

### Key Responsibilities

- Provide specialist interpretation, validation and reporting of laboratory investigations.

- Oversee diagnostic services across haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology and molecular diagnostics. Experience in histopathology and cytopathology will be an added advantage.

- Communicate critical and clinically significant results promptly to treating clinicians.

- Provide clinical consultation on appropriate investigations and interpretation of complex laboratory results.

- Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, quality standards, regulatory requirements and applicable KENAS and SANAS accreditation standards.

- Monitor quality control, turnaround times, critical results and key laboratory performance indicators.

- Oversee and supervise participation in external quality assurance programmes.

- Participate in laboratory audits, incident investigations and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

- Support antimicrobial stewardship and patient safety initiatives.

- Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings, CMEs and other professional development activities.

- Collaborate closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient care.

- Provide training, mentorship and professional development for laboratory and clinical staff.

- Contribute to service development, clinical audits and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications & Experience

- The successful candidate must have:

- MBChB or equivalent degree from a recognised institution.

- MMed or equivalent qualification in General Pathology/Clinical Pathology.

- Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and recognition as a specialist.

- A valid and current practising licence.

- At least five (5) years’ post-specialisation experience in a hospital or accredited medical laboratory.

- Experience in histopathology/cytopathology will be an added advantage.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

- Strong diagnostic and clinical judgement.

- Commitment to quality, patient safety and clinical excellence.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

- Leadership and problem-solving abilities.

- High level of attention to detail and professional integrity.

- Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

### How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@jalaramnairobi.org using the position as subject of email.

## Requirements

Apply by email: hr@jalaramnairobi.org

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