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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Chief Forensic Pathology Officer (Dissection)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS16/2021
  Forensic Pathology Services
 
Experience:
Extensive experience in Forensic (Medico-legal) practice especially in the Evisceration environment. Human Resource Management experience. Appropriate supervisory experience in Forensic Pathology
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and application of regulations, policies and standards pertaining to the Forensic pathology process. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and solve complex problems in a multi-disciplinary team. Sound knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to Forensic Pathology service and ethical issues in Forensic Pathology service. Above average communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape and the ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing Above-average computer and software literacy in MS Excel and Word, FPS, BIM Systems and ECM Appropriate people skills, planning skills and ability to teach and train evisceration techniques.
 
Enquiries:
Mr C Gordon (021) 9314232
 
Requirements
Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Supervising staff in the effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased. Continual inspections and quality control of all registers, documents and IT systems. Render an efficient support service to the Forensic Pathology Laboratory Manager. Manage and evaluate staff performances and quarterly reporting thereof. An effective and efficient Management of corpses. An effective specimen, exhibit and property management process rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines An effective forensic autopsy process rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines An efficient support service to the Manager with regard to management of the Forensic Pathology Laboratory.
 
Note:
The candidate will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a psychometric evaluation. Only applicants within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, etc). Will be required to assist in the planning/training of Major incident exercises as well as involvement in Major incident roles Will be required to work standby, overtime and wear uniform. Will be required to investigate and gather evidence for Pathologist. (Statements, reports Hospital notes and folders.)
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 316 791 - R 373 167 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
5/14/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 6/4/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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