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Forensic Pathology Services, Observatory

Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1

Remuneration package: R 1,976,070 per annum
(A portion of the package may be structured to the individual’s personal needs.)

Requirements:

1. Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
2. Registration with the Health Professions Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
3. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' appropriate experience as a Forensic Pathologist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
4. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver's licence. Will be required to travel within the province. Will be required to perform work duties outside normal working hours.
5. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate Managerial/Supervisory experience. Experience to train and supervise Medical Students, Forensic Pathology Officers, and Medical Staff. Strong leadership qualities. Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Policies governing Human and Physical Resource Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Management of Labour Relations, and the application thereof. Understanding of Quality Assurance and strong commitment to service standards. Organizational change management knowledge. Knowledge of the functioning of a Forensic Pathology Department. Ability to inform service delivery with academic and research incentives. Above-average ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and writing. Above-average computer and software literacy. Motivational skills, decision-making, organizational, and planning skills. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

1. Management support to the Head: Clinical Department: Ensure effective service delivery at all levels within the Division, provide administrative support to ensure effective and efficient Forensic Pathology Service provision in the consultation area of the Division, assist in implementing and coordinating liaison between departments, hospitals, and Forensic Pathology Laboratory's administration, ensure effective supervision of administrative, medical, and technical personnel, advise junior colleagues on best practices ensuring a high level of professional service delivery.
2. Forensic Pathology Officers and Laboratory Management/staff guidance and training: Participate in drafting a National Diploma qualification registered through the South African Qualification Authority for Forensic Pathology Officers, prepare the Division for accreditation as a training facility with the SAQA, investigate organizational culture and its role in change management and People Development within the Forensic Pathology Service, interact regularly with junior staff and supervise complex cases.
3. Academic component, teaching, and training: Assist in administration and organization of structured forensic medical training programs for medical students, provide tutorials and lectures on forensic medicine, supervise and guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in academic activities, represent the division in academic activities, supervise research projects, present interesting cases, and participate in all academic activities.
4. Service delivery: Autopsy practice: Perform and complete post-mortem examinations, evaluate and report on histological findings, collect evidence, samples for toxicology analysis, perform specialized dissection techniques, compile medico-legal reports, and related administrative duties.
5. Service delivery: death scenes, assistance to SAPS, court, medical jurisprudence: Attend crime scenes, court proceedings, deliver expert testimony, formulate opinions on dockets received by the SAPS, provide a service within Forensic Pathology at a Consultant level, interpret post-mortem investigations, prepare and research for testimony, consult with relevant authorities.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals applying for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council. Candidates may have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment.

Closing Date: 7 October 2024

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