The Northern Cape Department of Health is the department of the Government of the Northern Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The political head of the department is the MEC for Health; as of 2020 this is Maruping Lekwene.
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Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 Frances Baard Health District Forensic Pathology Services
Grade 1: Appropriate Qualification or prescribed in-service training (with duration of less than two years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA), where applicable in the relevant profession Registration: Registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession where applicable.
Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA), where applicable in the relevant profession.
DUTIES :
Effectively and efficiently collect the deceased, which includes the physical collection, processing and safekeeping of corpses, information exhibits, property from the incident scenes, etc. Admit, store and release corpses in accordance to protocols and guidelines.
Assist Forensic Pathologists with the conducting of autopsies and identification procedures in accordance to standards and guidelines. Clean the autopsy room and equipment according to health and safety requirements. Carry out the pre and post mortem preservation of dead bodies.
Proper and accurate completion of the necessary documentation and statements, optimal control of reports and specimen during forensic process in adherence to chain of evidence protocols. Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all work related protocols at all times. Render support to the management structure for efficient forensic pathology services.