Medical Officer Grade 1, 2 and 3 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

•  Grade 1: A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 
• Grade 2: A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Five (05) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner. At least 24 months’ full-time experience in forensic pathology. 
• Grade 3 A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Ten (10) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner. At least 4 years full-time experience in forensic pathology. Plus, the following valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently to autopsies and crime scene investigation. Good practical knowledge of forensic pathology (theory and practice). Knowledge of the relevant legislation.
• The incumbent to the post is expected to participate weekend and after-hours work. The incumbent may be required to undergo further training in the medico -legal investigation of un-natural death. Knowledge of applicable parts of Occupational Health Act and Risk assessment process.

Knowledge, Skills, Behavioural Attributes and Competencies Required

• Ability to perform medico-legal postmortem examinations and crime scene investigations. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team setting. A certificate of competence as a forensic medical officer OR work experience in forensic pathology.
• Excellent communication skills including computer literacy. Basic knowledge of forensic photography. Ability to make well-founded decisions and conclusions.
• Resilience and ability to work with fragmented and decomposed remains. Ability to make a positive contribution in a busy department. The incumbent is expected to participate in all the department’s academic and training activities. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of a Forensic Pathology Service at a District level. Produce Medico-Legal reports of high quality. Satisfactory level of professional court attendance.
• Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards related to Forensic Pathology Services.
• Attend to administrative matters as required. Conduct research. Maintain continuously improving professional and ethical standards.