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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Head of Clinical Unit (Medical), Forensic Pathology Services
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty or a recognized Sub-Specialty. Valid Driver’s License.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in a Normal Specialty or in a recognised Sub-Speciality.
DUTIES :
Facilitate teaching and training programs related to under and postgraduate students, Medical Officers as well as Forensic Pathology Officers, and contribute to promotion and development of Forensic Medical Services in the province.
Participate in death review programs, in stakeholder interactive programs and in academic programs. Offer professional consultation with relevant stakeholders and provide judicial testimony.
Make contributions to help formulate policies and procedures for Forensic Pathology Services. Participate in the identification process of unknown, unidentified and unclaimed bodies. Manage the performance of Forensic Medical Officers in the Province.