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 individuals personal needs.) Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology. Registration with the Health Professions Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology. 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. 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate Managerial/ Supervisory experience. Appropriate experience to train and Supervise Medical Students, Forensic Pathology Officers and Medical Staff. Strong leadership qualities. Appropriate knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Policies (National and Provincial) governing Human and Physical Resource Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Management of Labour Relations and the application thereof when applicable. Understanding of Quality Assurance and strong commitment to service standards. Appropriate organizational change management. Appropriate 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 in 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): Management support to the Head: Clinical Department: ensure effective service delivery at all levels within the Division, administrative support to the Head: Clinical Department to ensure the effective and efficient Forensic Pathology Service provision in the consultation area of the Division, assist in implementing and coordinating a 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. Forensic Pathology Officers and Forensic Pathology Laboratory Management/ staff guidance and training: participate in the process of drafting of a National Diploma qualification registered through the South African Qualification Authority for Forensic Pathology Officers, Administrative preparation of the Division for accreditation as training facility with the SAQA, investigating the organizational culture and role thereof in change management and People Development within the Forensic Pathology Service, Regular interaction with and case presentations from junior staff and advise and supervise with complex cases. Academic component, teaching and training: assist in the administration and organization of structured forensic medical training programs for medical students, provide tutorial and lectures on forensic medicine for medical students, provide supervision as well as encouragement and guidance to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in all natures of academic activities, engaging in representing the division in all manners of academic activities, both within the university complex and also within the broader forensic medicine environment, supervising postgraduate and undergraduate research projects, presentation of interesting cases and participation in all academic activities within the division. Service delivery: Autopsy practice: perform and complete post-mortem examinations, evaluate and report on histological findings, collection of evidence, samples for toxicology analysis, performing specialized dissection techniques, compiling of medico-legal reports and related administrative duties. Service delivery: death scenes, assistance to SAPS, court, medical-jurisprudence: attend crime scenes, attend court proceedings and deliver expert testimony, formulate opinions on dockets received by the SAPS, Independent complaints directorate and courts of law, provide a service within Forensic Pathology at a Consultant level, Professional interpretation of post-mortem investigation, including commensurate preparation and research for delivery of testimony, consultation 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 to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who apply for change in registration status). Candidates may have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment. Enquiries: Professor Lorna J. Martin (lornaj.martinuct.ac.za) Closing Date: 7 October 2024 Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).
