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Appropriate qualifications with proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology and/or Anatomical Pathology.
This is a consultant position on the JOINT STAFF ESTABLISHMENT of the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service (Southern Cluster) and the Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand.
Experience: OSD Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
OSD Grade 2: minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.
OSD Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.
Valid (Code E/B) driver’s license; Willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility / scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being logged
Offering professional consultation with relevant stakeholders and provide judicial testimony in Court as required
Ability to work efficiently with co-workers, supervisors and other external agencies e.g. SAPS and NPA
Willingness to keep informed of new developments in Forensic Pathology and Medicine and thus, contribute to the promotion of the Academic Department locally and internationally
Making contributions to assist with training and formulation of policies and procedures for the Department and the Forensic Pathology Service.
Computer literacy: Ability to draft, interpret and apply policies and have good communication-, interpersonal relationship-, development- and teaching skills
Ability to be methodical, detail-orientated, uphold high standards and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing of reports or letters, in English.
Duties :
Assistance to the Head: Clinical Department and Head: Clinical Unit in rendering a sound Forensic Pathology Service by active participation in the routine execution of Clinico-pathological duties in the Department, together with support to regional stakeholders
Provision of the full spectrum of forensic pathology and medico-legal death investigation services at consultant level, including death scene attendances, forensic post mortem examinations, ancillary investigations, compilation of relevant reports and Court attendance
Performance of after-hour services during the day and night in the week and over weekends; Participation in the scientific identification process of unknown decedents, inclusive of but not limited to relevant consultation processes
Assisting with teaching and training programs related to under- and postgraduate students, as well as Forensic Pathology Service personnel and other participating stakeholders
Participation in death review programs, in stakeholder interactive programs and in academic programs affiliated to the associated tertiary institution(s); Assisting the Head: Clinical Unit and FPS Management Staff with academic and administrative management duties, including quality assurance and maintaining appropriate OHS.
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