Consultant Hematopathologist

National Reference Laboratory (NRL) · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Overview M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Since its inception in 2010, National Reference Laboratory (NRL) has expanded from a single standalone reference laboratory to a network of 12 state-of-the-art facilities across the United Arab Emirates. NRL provides world-class diagnostic services to the M42 network and partners with more than 250 clients from a wide range of market segments, including private and government hospitals, medical centers and clinics, corporate organizations, and other reference laboratories.

NRL is seeking a highly experienced Consultant Hematopathologist to provide expert diagnostic services across a wide spectrum of hematological and lymphoid disorders. The role involves delivering accurate, timely, and clinically relevant pathology interpretations while contributing to quality assurance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service excellence in a reference laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and report complex hematopathology cases, including bone marrow biopsies, lymph node pathology, and peripheral blood disorders.
  • Integrate morphology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular findings into comprehensive diagnostic reports.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and provide consultative support to clinicians.
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory quality, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, teaching, and mentoring of junior staff as required.
  • Support the development and standardization of diagnostic protocols in line with international best practices.

Qualifications

  • Medical degree with recognized specialist certification in Hematopathology (e.g., CCT/CCST, American Board, or equivalent Tier 1 qualification).
  • Eligibility for licensure with relevant UAE health authorities.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ post-specialization experience in hematopathology, preferably within a tertiary or reference laboratory environment.
  • Strong expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques, including flow cytometry and molecular hematopathology.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Qualified consultants with a strong background in hematopathology are invited to apply and explore this opportunity to join NRL’s growing diagnostic excellence network

About the employer

National Reference Laboratory (NRL)

P.O. Box 92323, Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

National Reference Laboratory (NRL) is a partner in Mubadala Health’s integrated network of world-class healthcare providers. NRL is focused on increasing the spectrum, coverage, and overall efficiency of laboratory testing in the UAE. It implements international best practice reference laboratory processes and aims to set the benchmark for quality standards in the region. Relying on its extensive expertise in pathology, NRL offers a comprehensive menu of tests relevant to the UAE and the wider region, with 98% of these performed in-house. It, therefore, offers a complete solution for all clinical testing needs in an efficient and high-quality environment that reduces both turnaround time and logistics-related costs, compared with other laboratories. NRL has one of the largest CAP-accredited (College of American Pathologists) laboratory networks in the Middle East, which includes three owned laboratories – one in Abu Dhabi and two in Dubai – and the management of all of Mubadala Health partners, such as those of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, and Healthpoint. NRL also fully manages the laboratories of several large private hospitals in the UAE.

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