Ampath Laboratories
2025/12/01 – Centurion
Job Reference Number: P430002
Department: RMP National Reference Lab
Business Unit:
Industry: Pharmaceutical and Medical / Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
As a Consultant in Haematology at Ampath, you hold a critical role in ensuring accurate diagnostics and clinical guidance for doctors, patients, and laboratory teams. Your expertise directly impacts patient care by delivering high-quality haematology services while maintaining scientific integrity, precision, and excellence in the laboratory. This is a career opportunity where your specialised knowledge meets meaningful impact.
Job Description
This role requires a combination of technical mastery, clinical insight, and professional leadership. As a Consultant in Haematology, your responsibilities include interpreting complex haematology results, performing bone marrow procedures for adult and paediatric patients, and providing in-depth diagnostic consultations. Your guidance ensures that laboratory operations adhere to the highest standards and that clinicians receive reliable, timely information for critical patient care decisions.
Your day-to-day work involves verifying results, signing out abnormal findings with accuracy, and consulting with doctors on complex cases. You participate in peer review sessions, contribute to continuous education programs, and validate new technologies and instruments to enhance laboratory performance. By combining scientific rigour with effective communication, you strengthen relationships across clinical teams and ensure exceptional service delivery.
This position also includes oversight of laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to quality control protocols and maintaining a culture of accuracy and accountability. You will act as a mentor, supporting junior staff and fostering a learning environment that encourages growth and professional development.
Job Requirements
Role Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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MBChB degree
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Specialist qualification in Haematology such as M.Med (Haematology) or FC Path (Haem) SA
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Current or pending registration with the HPCSA as a specialist in Haematology
These qualifications ensure that you are fully prepared to manage complex haematology cases, lead laboratory operations, and consult effectively with medical professionals. Your experience should include interpreting critical results, managing laboratory quality systems, and contributing to academic or clinical discussions within the field.
Skills Requirements
Key skills for success in this role include:
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Advanced expertise in haematology diagnostics, bone marrow procedures, and complex case consultations
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Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with doctors, patients, and laboratory staff
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Leadership abilities to guide laboratory teams, mentor junior staff, and support a high-performance culture
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Commitment to continuous learning, technology validation, and quality assurance
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Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and uphold clinical standards at all times
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Professionalism, ethical conduct, and the ability to inspire trust and confidence
Role Impact
The impact of this role extends beyond routine diagnostics. As a Consultant in Haematology, you ensure that clinicians and patients receive accurate, timely, and actionable results. Your decisions directly influence patient treatment plans, support operational excellence, and foster a culture of accountability and learning.
You contribute to succession planning, professional development, and the long-term growth of the haematology division. Your presence in the laboratory inspires high standards, promotes continuous improvement, and helps establish Ampath as a centre of excellence for haematology diagnostics. The work you perform affects not only patient outcomes but also the culture, performance, and reputation of the organisation.
Ampath provides a supportive environment where expertise is recognised, innovation is encouraged, and professional growth is nurtured. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performance team that values precision, care, and the ethical delivery of healthcare services.
Employment Equity and Diversity
Ampath is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce reflective of the communities it serves. In line with Employment Equity goals, applications from individuals across all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged. Diversity strengthens innovation, improves service quality, and creates a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Work Week
5 days
Location
Pretoria – Centurion
Closing Date
10 December 2025 at 21:00
Take the Next Step
If you are a specialist in Haematology with a passion for accuracy, clinical excellence, and patient impact, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a difference. Join Ampath and apply your expertise in a professional, supportive, and high-performing environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
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