Forensic Pathology Officer Gr2

FORENSIC PATHOLOGY OFFICER Gr 2 (2 POSTS)
• ERMELO • CAROLINA
Salary: R115 365 per annum (Ref. MPDoH/Nov/11/33)

Requirements: • Senior Certificate plus 2-4 years' experience in forensic pathology coupled with managerial experience • Knowledge of and experience in forensic pathology procedures, documentation, relevant acts and legislation including Batho Pele Principles • Ability to work with corpses that are unidentified, mutilated, decomposed and sometimes have infectious viruses • Computer literacy plus familiarity with the basic Microsoft packages • Code B driver's licence plus willingness to travel extensively and undertake standby duties • Planning and leadership skills • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to identify and interact with the relevant stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines.

Duties: • Manage the forensic pathology service and the key resources, including human capital, finances, assets and operational management • Manage the recovery, storage and processing of corpses • Collect detailed information and other relevant exhibits from the crime scene • Render an efficient autopsy process according to the guidelines • Assist the Medical Officer when performing autopsies (evisceration), including X-rays to be taken • Efficiently handle and manage specimens after autopsies • Complete all relevant documentation and control all information optimally • Report to the Medico-legal Laboratory Manager or the District Forensic Pathology Office as the case may be • Attend court when necessary.

NB: A driver's practical competency assessment will form part of the selection process.

The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. it is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. People with disabilities are requested to apply and indicate such in their application forms.

Applications should be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by recently certified copies of qualifications, ID/passport and Curriculum Vitae. Please quote the relevant reference on your form and, where possible, the relevant station/centre, and mark the envelope: "Advertised post". Please note: One application form per post. No faxed applications will be accepted.

All applications should be forwarded to: the Acting Head of Department, Department of Health, Mpumalanga Province, Private Bag X11285, Nelspruit 1200, for attention: Mr Goodness Vilakazi.

Telephonic enquiries: Ms Dolly Khoza, tel. (013) 766-3087

Closing date for all posts: 22 December 2011 (at 16:15). No applications received after the closing date and time will be entertained. Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

NB: Candidates who have not been contacted within 5 months of the closing date must consider their applications unsuccessful (except in the case of professional posts, which will be finalised within 6 months).

In line with the vetting strategy of the Public Service, personal details of applicants will be verified during the selection process.