Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Consultant / Specialist Pathologist to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in diagnostic pathology, laboratory medicine, tissue diagnosis, and clinical correlation, with a commitment to accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic services.

The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, oncologists, physicians, radiologists, laboratory professionals, and other clinical teams to support accurate diagnosis and patient management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pathological evaluation and diagnostic interpretation.
• Examine and interpret tissue specimens, biopsies, surgical specimens, cytology samples, and other pathological materials within the physician's area of expertise.
• Provide accurate and clinically relevant pathology reports.
• Perform or interpret histopathological examinations and special stains where applicable.
• Review cytology specimens and provide appropriate diagnostic interpretation.
• Correlate pathological findings with clinical history, imaging, laboratory results, and other diagnostic information.
• Perform or interpret immunohistochemistry (IHC) and other ancillary investigations where appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board / cancer care meetings and provide pathology-based clinical input.
• Communicate critical or unexpected findings promptly to the relevant clinical team.
• Provide consultation and diagnostic support to clinicians and other laboratory professionals.
• Review challenging or complex cases and seek appropriate specialist consultation when required.
• Maintain high standards of specimen handling, diagnostic accuracy, and laboratory quality.
• Participate in quality assurance, quality control, peer review, and laboratory improvement programs.
• Support appropriate use and development of laboratory diagnostic services.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential pathology records.
• Participate in clinical audits, teaching, research, and continuing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, laboratory procedures, and facility policies.

Requirements

MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.

Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or Laboratory Medicine, as applicable to the position.

Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.

Strong experience in diagnostic pathology.

Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and clinical correlation skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to diagnostic accuracy.

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.