Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2

Overview

Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2 at Worcester and Ceres Forensic Pathology Service, requiring a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Life Science or Biology and a valid driver's licence.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate with having achieved mathematics and Life Science and/or Biology as passed subjects.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: 10 year’s appropriate experience.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to be trained in Forensic Investigation and Dissection.
• Ability to work with and lift corpses, (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese).
• Be willing to travelling long distances and working standby duties / overtime.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer and software literacy.
• Ability to be trained in 4x4 Vehicle handling.
• Ability to be trained in photography.
• Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing.
• Willingness to assist with duties in an X-ray room.
• Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings.

Duties

• Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased.
• An effective forensic autopsy process rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines. -Optimal control of reports and statements during and after the Forensic Mortuary process.
• An effective and efficient Management of Unknown corpses.
• An efficient support service to the Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Forensic Pathology Laboratory.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr P Albertyn Tel No: (023) 347 -5353 or email: Paul.Albertyn@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON