Human Resources
HR is a strategic partner that supports the JPC/DHA mission by focusing on its people, recruiting and retaining talent, developing skills, building a positive culture, managing performance, and ensuring compliance, among other functions. These efforts create an engaged and motivated workforce capable of delivering on the organization's goals and objectives.
Information Technology
IT is not just a support function at the JPC, but an essential driver of its mission. By embracing digital technologies, leveraging AI, ensuring data security and integrity, and providing the necessary infrastructure, IT empowers the JPC to remain at the forefront of pathology consultation, education, and biomedical research, ultimately serving the Military Health System and the nation effectively.
Logistics
Logistics provides the essential infrastructure and support services required for pathology consultation, education, tissue repository management, and research activities at the Joint Pathology Center. From managing the transportation of biological samples to ensuring the availability of lab equipment and facilitating data exchange, logistics helps the JPC fulfill its mission of advancing the health of the military and the nation
Quality Assurance
QA is not a separate function but rather an overarching framework integrated into all aspects of the JPC's mission. By implementing robust QA processes, the JPC maintains the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and ethical conduct in pathology consultation, education, tissue repository management, and biomedical research, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and advancements in medical science.
Resource Management
Resource management at the JPC is about strategically acquiring, allocating, and utilizing all available resources, people, equipment, technology, data, and finances to effectively fulfill its mission of being a pathology center of excellence, preserving its unique tissue repository, and advancing biomedical research and innovation for the benefit of the Military Health System and the nation.
Leadership
Herbert W. Clayburn, MAJ, USA (Ret.), M.B.A., M.L.S., AIT
Mr. Clayburn serves as the Director of Administration & Chief of Staff at the Joint Pathology Center. Prior to his current position, Mr. Clayburn served as the Deputy Director of Administration at the Joint Pathology Center. In this role, he facilitated the oversight of critical administrative functions, optimized operations, and improved workflow and business process efficiency. His dedication to excellence and strategic leadership has been instrumental in advancing this organization’s mission.
