Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified Specialist or Consultant Pathologist holding an Australian-recognized specialist qualification to join a reputable healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing diseases through laboratory analysis of tissue, blood, body fluids, and other clinical specimens, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic services in accordance with international standards and UAE healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret tissue specimens, biopsies, surgical samples, blood films, and body fluids to establish accurate diagnoses.
• Perform and report histopathological and cytopathological examinations, according to specialist training and clinical scope.
• Analyse laboratory findings and correlate results with clinical history, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Provide diagnostic support for cancer detection, tumour classification, grading, and staging, where applicable.
• Interpret immunohistochemistry, special stains, and molecular pathology results to support complex diagnoses.
• Collaborate with clinicians, surgeons, oncologists, haematologists, and other specialists to support treatment planning.
• Supervise laboratory diagnostic workflows, review quality control measures, and ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements, biosafety procedures, infection control protocols, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate diagnostic reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with UAE regulations and international best practices.

Requirements

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Australian specialist qualification in Pathology, such as Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) in an appropriate pathology discipline.
• Relevant specialist training and post-qualification experience in accordance with UAE licensing requirements.
• Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification under DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to individual credential assessment.
• Current or eligible medical registration in Australia and a Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and clinical communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to the UAE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Employment visa and medical insurance, subject to applicable regulations and employer policy.
• Annual paid leave and end-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.
• Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on employer policy.
• Relocation assistance, where offered by the employer.
• Opportunities to work in modern diagnostic laboratories and multidisciplinary healthcare facilities.
• Support with UAE healthcare licensing and recruitment, where applicable.