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Pathologist

Ministry of Public Health, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
379

About Ministry of Public Health

WHO estimates, nearly 20,000 Afghans suffer from various types of cancers each year while more than 15,000 die every year. The most common types of cancers are that of breast, stomach, oesophagus, lip/oral, cervix, and lung.

To address the increasing cancer incidence and deaths, the Ministry of Public Health established the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP). NCCP is addressing the problem through cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, palliative care, and research and surveillance. One of the major achievements of NCCP is the establishment first Cancer Department providing high quality healthcare services to Afghans. 


Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in all laboratory and clinical procedures and have an extensive background in pathology. The position will require testing and analyzing samples to diagnose and treat diseases. Candidate must have experience using clinical equipment to conduct tests, with the ability to research the results. The job also entails supervising and managing lab assistants and technicians. The job also includes providing education and training to PGME students of Pathology, plus all attendant educational activities, which may include lecturing and small group active learning in laboratory facilities

Duties & Responsibilities

1.      Examine tissue under microscope to detect characteristics of cell structure indicative of disease and writes diagnostic reports.

2.      Devise and direct use of special stains and methods for isolating, identifying, and studying function, morphology, and pathology of obscure or difficult-to-identify cells and tissues.

3.      Take part in research to develop techniques for diagnosing and identifying pathological conditions.

4.      Contribute to the selection of equipment and selection of technical methods.

5.      Make effective and efficient use of facilities to which he/she has access.

6.      Have responsibility for continuing care of patients in his/her charge and undertake associated administrative duties.

7.      Verify all results for the tests performed in the clinical laboratory.

8.      Ensure timely reporting of all test results performed at the clinical laboratory.

9.      Implement safety regulations within the premises of the clinical laboratory.

10.  Advise on methods of collection of specimens for specialized laboratory tests.

11.  Advise on choice of different culture media for growth and identification of various pathogens.

12.  Report interpretation and handling of patient/physician complaints.

13.  Train all technicians, technologists and residents to perform tests in all sections of the clinical laboratory. Conduct training sessions on regular basis for the laboratory staff.

14.  Participate in learning sessions/CME activities.

15.  Liaise with referring physicians and coordination with marketing team.

16.  Liaise with other laboratories in region to achieve service benefits.

17.  Keep records, prepare and update written reports and procedure manuals.

18.  Ensure the smooth functioning of all the equipment & availability of materials used in the laboratory.

19.  Contribute to the selection of equipment and selection of technical methods.

20.  Examine tissue under microscope to detect characteristics of cell structure indicative of disease and writes diagnostic reports.


Job Requirements

  • Should be a medical doctor (MD/MBBS)
  • Specialization In Pathology
  • At least two years of work experience after attaining those qualifications



1)     Has knowledge and confidence in interpretation of laboratory reports.

2)     Is able to communicate effectively with all staff & hospital management.

3)     Is able to correlate the laboratory test findings with the clinical picture of the patients.

4)     Is able to advice on the antimicrobial therapy of the patients.

5)     Is able to monitor smooth functioning of the clinical laboratory and able to handle administrative issues of the working staff.

6)     Is able to impart basic educational sessions on lab safety and clinical lab functioning to laboratory staff.

7)     Has an excellent communication skills/knowledge of written/spoken English and excellent clinical laboratory skills to provide technical & administrative support for the smooth functioning of laboratory. 


Submission Guideline

Submission Guide line: (I) Electronic applications will be sent to: sub e-mail which corresponds if any of following 2 items is missing, your application will be considered as ineligible/incomplete.


1. In your emails please specify the title of the position as well as vacancy number for electronic submissions and please do the same in the hardcopy submissions.

2. Updated Curriculum vitae (CV)/Resume (Please attached your recent photo and mention in your CV exact date/periods of your work experience, graduation Day, Month, and Year).


If you are shortlisted and invited for written test/interview you will be required to present the original, the following:


A. Education Documents: Your recent education degree/diploma

 Copy of verified Baccalaureate (12 passed) degree by Ministry of Education

 Copy of verified 14 or 15 passed degree by related Ministries

 Copy of verified Bachelor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education

 Copy of verified Medical Doctor Degree by Ministry of Higher Education

 Copy of verified Master degree by Ministry of Higher Education

B. Copy of National Identity Card (Tazkira: Only the pages that show picture and Tazkira number, pages, place of issue and date of issue)


(II)


Electronic applications will be sent to: sub e-mail


Hard copies will be sent to: HR Container, Second floor, at the Ministry of Public Health, Great Masoud Square Kabul Afghanistan.


The Contact Person at Human Resources is: Mr. Mojib Rahimi, HR Officer, MoPH-GD HR. Phone number: 0093- (0)-700991056



Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to written test/interview and subsequent process. Please contact the person in charge (Mr. Mojib Rahimi ) for confirmation.


No CVs will be accepted after the closing date.


Any persuade will be threat as disqualification.


Candidate who applies for the same position in last six months and was unsuccessful (Obtained less than 60% marks), will not be short listed.


Fraudulent documents and or fraudulent claims in CVs and or documents will result in disqualification at any stage of the recruitment process.

The test and interview will be taken from the following references.

Bailey & love’s Short practice of surgery 24th edition

Submission Email

Main point of TOR:

Robbins Basic Pathology 7th edition

Functional Area

Health/Medical

Countries

Submission Email

gdhr.moph2019@gmail.com

Post Date

Sep 03, 2019

Closing Date

Sep 15, 2019

Reference

Pathologist NCCP/55

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

2 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Consultant

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any