Consultant/ Specialist Clinical Pathologist – Dubai (Tax-Free)

About the role

A leading multispecialty hospital in Dubai is expanding its laboratory medicine and diagnostic services and seeks experienced Consultant / Specialist Clinical Pathologists to join a multidisciplinary clinical team. The role offers high‑impact leadership in an internationally accredited laboratory, supporting advanced diagnostics, clinical decision‑making and patient safety for a diverse patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage clinical laboratory services including hematology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.
• Ensure accuracy, reliability and timely reporting of diagnostic test results.
• Interpret laboratory findings and provide clinical consultation to physicians.
• Implement and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programmes.
• Maintain compliance with international accreditation standards such as JCI, CAP and ISO.
• Supervise laboratory staff, including technologists and technicians.
• Participate in infection control, transfusion medicine and clinical governance programmes.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives and enhance laboratory efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to UAE healthcare regulations and laboratory standards.

Required profile

• Internationally trained clinical pathologists with recognised qualifications (e.g., American Board of Pathology, UK CCT/FRCPath, European Board, Canadian Royal College, Australian Fellowship, Arab Board MD Pathology/DNB/FCPS or equivalent).
• Eligibility for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) licence conversion, with full support provided.
• Minimum 3 + years post‑specialist/board certification experience.

Required skills

• Diagnostic pathology
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Clinical consultation
• Infection control
• Transfusion medicine
• Quality assurance (QA)
• Quality control (QC)
• Laboratory medicine
• Clinical governance

What we offer

• Competitive tax‑free salary package with performance‑based incentives.
• Housing allowance or accommodation support.
• Comprehensive family medical insurance.
• Annual return air tickets.
• Professional indemnity coverage.
• CME support and continuing education opportunities.
• Structured DHA/DOH licence conversion assistance.
• Visa processing, credential verification and onboarding support.
• Relocation assistance for physician and family.