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Job Summary

The Specialist Microbiology- is responsible for coordination of activities in Clinical Laboratory services ,responsible for conducting advanced microbiological testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Liaises between members of the Clinical Laboratory personnel and physicians/nursing staff.

Candidate Profile

Responsibilities

Operational Duties

1. Monitors and evaluates Clinical Laboratory/Pathology services to ensure quality and safety; ensures that the services are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner in coordination with the Lab Technicians.

2. perform microbiological analyses on patient specimens (e.g., blood, urine, sputum, wound swabs, CSF) to identify bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens.

3. Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing to assist clinicians in selecting appropriate therapies.

4. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including incubators, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, and automated identification systems (e.g., MALDI-TOF, VITEK).

5. Interpret and report test results accurately and promptly using the hospital's Laboratory Information System (LIS).

6. Collaborate with infectious disease specialists, pathologists, and physicians to provide clinically relevant insights.

7. Ensure all testing complies with infection control standards, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines.

8. Monitor trends in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and participate in surveillance and outbreak investigations.

9. Interprets and correlates laboratory data for diagnosis and patient management and verifies that appropriate action is taken based on findings

10. Recognizes results or problems that require referral to the Clinical Director

11. Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services of the Clinical Laboratory, including biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, and blood bank

12. Recommends specific equipment and other resources to enhance delivery of Clinical Laboratory/Pathology services

13. Develops new procedures and techniques in accordance with changes in the field of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory medicine

14. Develops policies and protocols for new tests and procedures

15. Conducts ongoing review of department policies and procedures used in Clinical Laboratory

16. Ensures that Ministry of Health rules and regulations related to the Clinical Laboratory are implemented

17. Maintains and supervises Quality Control program in the Clinical Laboratory Department

Compliance with Medical Ethics

18. Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Pathology

19. Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; stays consistent with the obligations of a physician.

20. Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting Department Consultants.

21. Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

Other Duties

22. Participates in the administrative activities of the Department

23. Maintains performance improvement activities within the Department and participates in Quality Improvement activities

24. Participates in the orientation of new employees to the Hospital, its administrative processes and the organizational culture

25. Helps in professional development of all staff and improvement of performance and service quality

26. Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations

27. Participates in the organization’s activities designed to attain accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and other appropriate accreditation agencies

28. Actively participates on Hospital committees, as assigned

29. Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Clinical Director, Medical Director & Asst. Medical Director.