Consultant Clinical Pathologist

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, operating under M42 Healthcare, is seeking a Consultant Clinical Pathologist with subspecialty expertise in Hematopathology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and report complex hematopathology cases, including bone marrow biopsies, lymph node specimens, and peripheral blood disorders.
• Correlate morphology with immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular findings to issue comprehensive and clinically relevant diagnostic reports.
• Provide expert consultative support to clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions where required.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, accreditation requirements, and patient safety protocols.
• Contribute to the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of hematopathology diagnostic workflows in line with international best practices.
• Support teaching, mentoring, and professional development of junior medical or laboratory staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognized specialist certification in Hematopathology, such as CCT, CCST, American Board, or an equivalent Tier 1 qualification.
• Eligibility for licensure with the relevant UAE health authority.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialization experience in hematopathology, ideally within a tertiary care or reference laboratory setting.
• Strong expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques, including flow cytometry and molecular hematopathology.
• Excellent diagnostic judgment, reporting ability, and communication skills.
• Prior experience in accreditation-focused, high-complexity laboratory environments will be an advantage. NRL and its associated pathology services operate within highly accredited laboratory settings.