EPWP: Forensic Pathology Services Assistant - Nkhensani Forensic Unit at Limpopo Department of Health

Qualifications and Competencies

• A minimum of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4.
• An undergraduate qualification in Health Science at NQF level 6 will be an added advantage
• A valid driver’s license with Public Driver Permit [PDP]
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a driving test.
• Computer literacy.

Knowledge and Skills

• Willing to work in a mortuary, handling corpses and perform postmortem.
• Willingness to work with and ability to lift corpses of varying weights.
• Willingness to work with human excreta, fluids including blood and decompose

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Admission, storage and release of corpses
• Completion of relevant administrative and legal documents
• Assisting in identification processes.
• Assist in rendering an efficient forensic autopsy process, which includes evisceration, dissection following set standards and guidelines under Forensic
• Pathologist and Medical Officer’s supervision safeguarding exhibits, specimens, specimen statements and reports, including completing and administration of statements and documentation during and after the forensic pathology processes.
• Attendance of court as and when required
• Assist with transportation of corpse from scene to place of post-mortem.
• Cleaning of autopsy room and equipment according to health and safety requirements.
• Preparation of corpses before and after autopsy.
• Will be required to work standby duties [after hours and overtime)
• Adhere to occupational health and safety.
• Assist in the maintenance of mortuary and equipment hygienically in terms of Occupational Health and safety.
• Perform overtime in accordance with public service policies