Physician / Consultant Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry

We are seeking a Physician / Consultant Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry or a Physician Chemical Pathologist to join a great team of individuals enjoying the work satisfaction and quality of life found in Qatar.

Sidra Medicine in Doha, Qatar, (www.sidra.org) is a state-of-the-art academic medical centre whose main clinical focus is the care of the country’s children and women. It now has over 50 services including paediatric cardiac surgery, renal transplantation and treatment of metabolic diseases, meaning the Department of Pathology is continuing to expand the repertoire of testing it provides. In relation to Clinical Biochemistry, this includes specialist paediatric analyses using the latest technologies.

The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Scientist or Physician are the provision of the laboratory service, diagnostic testing, test interpretation, communication with medical staff, quality control/assurance; participation in the management of the Division, teaching and training at various levels as well as basic and applied research

Requirements include:

Education

• PhD for a Clinical Scientist. MD, MBBS or equivalent for physicians.
• Relevant Board Certification, or Fellowship of relevant College (FRCPath; FACMG; FCCMG; FFSc (FRCPA)) in Clinical Biochemistry.

Experience :

• 2+ years’ relevant experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory as a Clinical Scientist OR
• 2+ years of post board-certification experience as a Physician
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in laboratory practice
• Experienced in the laboratory diagnosis of pediatric disease, with specific experience in the technical platforms used in a modern laboratory