Clinical Pathologist / Chemical Pathologist at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading diagnostics and pathology company is looking for an experienced Clinical Pathologist / Chemical Pathologist with strong experience in laboratory diagnostics, quality assurance, clinical pathology, and laboratory management to join their team in Amanzimtoti. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, supporting clinicians, and driving operational excellence within a high-performing pathology environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with SANAS, ISO 15189, and relevant laboratory standards
• Review and sign off laboratory results across clinical pathology sectors
• Monitor laboratory turnaround times, quality control processes, and assay validations
• Support and advise clinicians on patient management and diagnostic findings
• Manage and monitor laboratory equipment planning and implementation
• Oversee SOP implementation and compliance with the Quality Management System
• Handle clinician queries and provide technical laboratory support
• Monitor laboratory trends, wastage, and operational performance statistics
• Support clinical trials, protocol implementation, and laboratory training initiatives
• Assist with staff screening, assessments, and laboratory operational support
• Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, and relevant training sessions
• Provide support to satellite/stat laboratories and assist with quality monitoring processes

Requirements:

• FC Path qualification in Clinical Pathology or Chemical Pathology
• Registered with the HPCSA as a Clinical Pathologist or Chemical Pathologist
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience within a pathology or laboratory environment
• Strong laboratory diagnostic and analytical skills
• Experience with quality assurance systems and laboratory compliance standards
• Proficient in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a high-pressure laboratory environment