• Reference Number : refs/019994
• Directorate : Forensic Pathology Service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887 363 per annum (All-Inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr. K.K. Hlaise Tel No. (012) 521 4119

Requirements :

• A Matric certificate. MBChB / MBBCh qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as medical specialist in Forensic Pathology or a recognized Sub-Specialty. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology or in a Recognized Sub-Specialty. A minimum of three (3) years of appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology Specialty or in a recognized Sub-Specialty. Experience in supervision of a professional Forensic Pathology Service at any level; teaching and training experience in Forensic Pathology; experience of supervising Colleagues, some experience of research in Forensic Pathology. Computer literacy. Valid (Code E/B) driver’s license. This is a consultant position on the JOINT STAFF ESTABLISHMENT of the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) and the Department of Forensic Pathology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Willing to supervise Forensic Pathology Service during and outside normal working hours together overnight, weekends, and holidays per duty roster; Willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility / scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being logged; Offering professional consultation with relevant stakeholders and provide judicial testimony in Court as required; Ability to work efficiently with co-workers, supervisors and other external agencies e.g. SAPS, NPA etc.; Willingness to keep informed of new developments in Forensic Pathology and Medicine and thus, contribute to the promotion of the Academic Department locally and internationally; Making contributions to assist with training and formulation of policies and procedures for the Department and the Forensic Pathology Service. Ability to draft, interpret and apply policies and have good communication-, interpersonal relationship-, development- and teaching skills; Ability to be methodical, detail-orientated, uphold high standards and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing of reports or letters, in English.

Duties :

• Assist the Head: Clinical Department in the rendering a sound Forensic Pathology Service and related services by active participation in the planning and management of the Clinical department and Garankuwa FPS. Planning and managing a professional Forensic Pathology Service at Garankuwa FPS. Assisting and supporting the Cluster and facility managers in providing supportive service at Garankuwa FPS. Supervision and provision of routine execution of Clinico - pathological duties in the Department, together with support to regional stakeholders; Provision of the full spectrum of forensic pathology and medico-legal death investigation services at consultant level, including death scene attendances, forensic post mortem examinations, ancillary investigations, compilation of relevant reports and Court attendance; Supervision of Forensic Pathology Service (including drafting of duty roster) during and outside normal working hours including overnight, weekends, and holidays; Performance of after-hour services during the day and night in the week and over weekends per duty rooster ; Participation in the scientific identification process of unknown decedents, inclusive of but not limited to relevant consultation processes; Assisting with teaching and training programs related to under- and postgraduate students, as well as Forensic Pathology Service personnel and other participating stakeholders; Participation in death review programs, in stakeholder interactive programs and in academic and research programs affiliated to the associated tertiary institution(s); Assisting the Head: Clinical Department and FPS Management Staff with academic and administrative management duties, including quality assurance, maintaining appropriate OHS and capturing of relevant statistics. Performance of any relevant delegated work.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : GARANKUWA

Closing Date : 22-03-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.