Qualifications

· Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

· Board certification or equivalent in Chemical Pathology / Clinical Biochemistry.

· Valid medical license

· Fellowship or postgraduate qualification in Chemical Pathology (e.g., FMCPath, FRCPath, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Experience

· Minimum of 5 years’ post-fellowship practice in Chemical Pathology.

· Expertise in interpreting complex biochemical investigations and managing metabolic/endocrine disorders.

· Proven leadership in laboratory services and quality management systems.

Clinical and Diagnostic Services

· Provide expert interpretation and reporting on biochemical analyses, including endocrine, metabolic, toxicology, and therapeutic drug | monitoring assays.

· Ensure timely, accurate, and clinically relevant diagnostic reporting to support patient management decisions.

· Offer direct clinical consultation to physicians, surgeons, endocrinologists, and other specialists on the selection, interpretation, and implications of biochemical tests.

· Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex patient cases.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

· Implement and monitor the laboratory quality management system in line with international accreditation standards.

· Ensure strict compliance with regulatory frameworks, ethical guidelines, and hospital safety protocols.

· Oversee internal and external quality control (QC) and proficiency testing (PT) programs, investigating and resolving any variances.

Innovation, Research and Development

· Spearhead the evaluation, validation, and adoption of new biochemical assays, automated platforms, and diagnostic methodologies.

· Participate in and encourage clinical research in areas such as biomarkers, metabolic disorders, and laboratory medicine.

· Contribute to the hospital’s knowledge-sharing culture through teaching, training, and presenting at clinical conferences.

· Provide professional oversight and guidance to biomedical scientists and laboratory technologists.

· Collaborate with the laboratory management team in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for the section.

· Assist in the procurement and implementation of advanced analytical instrumentation and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

· Promote a patient-centered approach and uphold the hospital’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.