MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1, 2 AND 3

Job Overview

The KZN Department of Health is seeking a Medical Officer (Grade 1, 2, or 3) for Forensic Pathology Services at the Amajuba Health District Office. Candidates must hold an MBCHB or equivalent, a valid HPCSA registration, and relevant post-registration experience ranging from entry to 10+ years depending on the grade. Responsibilities include conducting medico-legal postmortem examinations, crime scene investigations, producing high-quality reports, attending court, and participating in academic and after-hours duties. Applications must be submitted via Z83 form and CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent)
• A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• For Grade 2: Five (05) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner and at least 24 months’ full-time experience in forensic pathology
• For Grade 3: Ten (10) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner and at least 4 years full-time experience in forensic pathology
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently to perform autopsies and crime scene investigation
• Good practical knowledge of forensic pathology (theory and practice)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and applicable parts of the Occupational Health Act and Risk assessment process
• Ability to perform medico-legal postmortem examinations and crime scene investigations
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary 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
• Resilience and ability to work with fragmented and decomposed remains

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Participate in weekend and after-hours work
• Participate in all the department’s academic and training activities
• Undergo further training in the medico-legal investigation of un-natural death

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