Forensic Pathology Officer Gr 1 – Themba Pathology Services needed at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Senior certificate with Life Sciences at level 3 or more. Any other science subject will be an added advantage. Expected to perform shift duties, including weekends and public holidays.
• Basic knowledge regarding the Legislative Framework regulating Forensic Pathology Service. Commitment to Batho Pele Principles. Basic computer skills.  
• The ability to work with human remains that are unidentified, mutilated decomposed and sometimes with infectious viruses.

Duties

• Respond to scenes of incidents. Perform recovery, storage and processing of corpses.
• Collect detailed information and other relevant exhibits from the scene of incidents. Assist the Medical Officer when performing the autopsy (evisceration) including x-ray to be taken.
• Render efficient autopsy process according to the guidelines. Perform scribing duties during the autopsy process.
• Render efficient handling and management of specimens after autopsy. Complete all the relevant documentation and control all the information optimally.
• Attend court when necessary. Assist in the keeping of facility and equipment hygienically in terms of Occupational Health and Safety. Report to the Forensic Pathology Facility Manager.