Pathologist Specialist (On behalf of Benishangul Gumuz Health Bureau)

Medical Teams International

Full time Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Career Level

Mid Level(3-5 years)

Location

Assosa General Hospital, Benishangul Gumuz

Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

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About This Role

This is a hospital-based diagnostic role embedded in a humanitarian health project, not a typical private or research pathology post. You would be the specialist responsible for turning tissue and cell samples into diagnostic answers that guide treatment decisions at Assosa General Hospital, serving refugees, displaced people, and host communities under an EU-funded initiative. It suits a pathologist who wants their diagnostic work to directly shape patient care in an underserved region, and who is comfortable being one of the few — possibly the only — specialist of their kind on site.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The mid-level framing with three to five years of experience signals that the employer wants someone who has moved past supervised training and can independently sign out reports without a senior pathologist looking over their shoulder. Because the hospital's service scope shapes what examinations you'll handle, the profile sought is someone adaptable — capable of working across histopathology and cytology rather than narrowly sub-specialized. The humanitarian context also implies they are screening for resilience and self-sufficiency, since referral options and peer consultation are likely limited compared to a teaching or referral hospital.

How to Approach This Application

Your application should lead with evidence of independent diagnostic responsibility — how many cases you have reported, in what settings, and with what level of supervision. Emphasize any experience working with resource-constrained laboratories or serving underserved populations, as this directly maps to the project's mission. Since the role operates under a funded project with defined reporting expectations, showing that you deliver timely, well-documented reports will matter as much as your clinical depth.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

Best suited to a pathologist seeking meaningful public health impact over academic prestige or urban convenience, and who is prepared for a remote posting. Competition is likely moderate — the specialist pool is small, but so is the number of professionals willing to relocate to Assosa, which works in a committed candidate's favor.

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, MTI provides financial support to strengthen Assosa General Hospital's diagnostic and specialized healthcare capacity. The position aims to improve the availability and quality of pathology services, supporting timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment for refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities.

Job Summary

The Pathologist will provide diagnostic pathology services to support accurate disease diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and effective patient management at Assosa General Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and interpret pathological examinations appropriate to the hospital's service scope, including histopathology, cytology, and other relevant investigations.
Provide accurate and timely diagnostic reports to support clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Ensure appropriate specimen handling, biosafety, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable laboratory standards.
Collaborate with clinicians, surgeons, and laboratory professionals to support patient management.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to relevant laboratory staff.
Maintain accurate diagnostic records and ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of specimens and results.
Promote safe and effective use of available pathology equipment and supplies.

Qualifications and Experience

Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
Recognized postgraduate specialization in Pathology relevant to the hospital's service requirements.
Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization diagnostic or clinical experience.
Demonstrated competence in diagnostic pathology, quality assurance, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Other Requirements

Willingness and flexibility to work at Assosa General Hospital.
Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Commitment to diagnostic quality, patient confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Assosa General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital's established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the following link

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