Lead Pathologist
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is hiring a Lead Pathologist to provide expert leadership and oversight of all diagnostic pathology services. The role involves supervising pathologists and laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving innovation in diagnostic methodologies. This is a full-time, onsite position at a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class care in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological services.
- Senior leadership role overseeing all diagnostic pathology services
- Full-time, onsite position at a 500-bed specialty hospital in Abuja
- Opportunity to work with world-class oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care
- Responsible for quality assurance, compliance, and innovation in pathology
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including oncologists and surgeons
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Lead Pathologist at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
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Sep 25, 2026, 9:06 AM
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lead Pathologist
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job Purpose
The role holder will also supervise pathologists and laboratory staff, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive innovation in diagnostic methodologies.
The Lead Pathologist will be responsible for providing expert leadership and oversight of all diagnostic pathology services at AMCE.
The role holder will ensure accurate and timely diagnoses through the evaluation of laboratory specimens, including tissue samples, blood, and other bodily fluids, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Diagnostic Services:
Establish and maintain best practices and standard operating procedures in pathology.
Ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive diagnostic reporting to support patient care.
Collaborate with oncologists, surgeons, physicians, and other specialists to support multidisciplinary care planning.
Provide expert pathology services across histopathology, cytopathology, and molecular pathology.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, ethical guidelines, and hospital protocols.
Implement and monitor laboratory quality management systems in line with national and international accreditation standards.
Oversee internal and external quality control programs, conducting regular audits of diagnostic outcomes.
Innovation, Research and Development:
Lead the development and adoption of new diagnostic protocols, technologies, and methodologies to enhance pathology services.
Participate in and encourage departmental research and publications, particularly in diagnostic innovations.
Contribute to AMCE’s knowledge-sharing and continuous learning culture through research, teaching, and training initiatives.
Leadership and Mentorship:
Conduct performance reviews and identify development opportunities for team members.
Provide strategic direction for the Diagnostics Services department in alignment with AMCE’s mission and vision.
Supervise, mentor, and train junior pathologists and laboratory staff, fostering professional growth.
Ensure effective workload distribution and resource allocation to achieve departmental goals.
Strategic and Administrative Responsibilities:
Strengthen partnerships with external laboratories to provide seamless diagnostic support when required.
Promote a patient-centered approach and uphold AMCE’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.
Collaborate with AMCE leadership in procuring advanced diagnostic equipment and technologies.
Participate in departmental strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in advanced diagnostic technologies and laboratory information systems.
- Minimum of 10 years’ post fellowship experience in diagnostic pathology with significant subspecialty exposure.
- Board certification in Pathology and valid medical license to practice in Nigeria.
- Postgraduate training in pathology or equivalent (desirable).
- Expertise in histopathology, cytopathology, and molecular pathology.
- Proven knowledge of laboratory quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
- How to Apply
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