Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2 in Forensic Pathology Service, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate with having achieved English, mathematics, Life Science and / or Biology as passed subjects.
• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year’s appropriate Forensic Pathology Service experience.
• Computer and software literacy in at least MS Word and Excel. 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.
• A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. 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 on travelling long distances and working standby duties / overtime.

Responsibilities

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