Tharaka Nithi County is one of the forty seven (47) counties in Kenya. It borders the Counties of Embu to the South and South West, Meru to the North and North East, Kirinyiga and Nyeri to the West and Kitui to the East and South East. The county lies between latitude 000 07′ and 000 26′ South and between longitudes 370 19′ and 370 46′ East. The County is approximately 2,662.1 Km2; including the shared Mt Kenya forest estimated to have 360Km2 in Tharaka Nithi County. In addition to shared common Identity we share a common responsibility too – Build social cohesion, by encouraging inter community dialogue and understanding – Promote economic growth – Create a community’s competitive edge in all sectors of our Nation’s development.

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB;Ch.B.) from a University recognized in Kenya
•  Must have completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Human Pathology from a university recognized in Kenya
•  Registered as a Medical/Specialist Practitioner by MedicalPractitioners and Dentist Council
•  Have a Valid Practicing License
•  Be of acceptable moral and professional standing
•  Willing to undertake duties Physically in any part of Tharaka NithiCounty as they will be assigned from time to time
•  Certificate in computer application skills from an Institution recognized in Kenya

Duties and responsibilities

The Pathologist will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;

•  Manage the Laboratory department to maintain timely and efficient patient flow in line with Hospital targets while ensuring staffing levels at all times.
•  Develop, review, and ensure compliance with pathology protocols and standards in consultation with other clinical departments in order to ensure quality pathology service delivery in the hospital.
•  Ensure delivery of patient centric pathology services in line with established protocols and to contribute to overall patients’ experiences.
•  Review and develop strategies for early and effective response to the patients presented to pathology department.
•  Coordinate medical training including Continuous Medical Education programs for the clinical staff at pathology department.
•  Bear overall responsibility over pathology clinical staff, supervise and mentor the pathologists in the management, stabilization, and treatment of all patients.
•  Champion the definition of processes, policies, and procedures for the pathology operations in line with the Hospital’s objectives and standards.
•  Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinical services in pathology and identify improvement opportunities.
•  Keep abreast of local and global best practices, identify key learnings for the pathology operations and proffer recommendations to the Director, Medical Services.
•  Ensure proper coordination between clinical services at pathology with respect to talent sourcing and retention, service delivery and patients care.
•  Responsible for setting, monitoring, and evaluating key performance indicators for the team.
•  In liaison with the Director, Medical Services & Research, prepare departmental annual plans that are aligned to the Hospital’s strategic plan.
•  Coordinate implementation of the County’s quality programs in pathology department.
•  Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Medical Services.
•  Provide clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units.
•  Conduct postmortem Examinations as per the laid down protocols and provide technical advice on the management of the countyfuneral homes.
•  Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation upon approval.
•  Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor