Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: ECSS118/2024
Forensic Pathology Services, Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology,
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Above-average ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Above-average computer and software literacy. Administration skill. Good interpersonal skills including effective service delivery within a group situation at all levels of authority.
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees., of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, University of Cape Townfor a period
Duties (key results areas/outputs):
Perform postmortems at Medical Officer level, completion of investigations and documentation in relevant cases timeously, and provide opinions in judiciary proceedings related thereto. Expert evidence in court related cases as requested by the Department of Justice. Attendance of and examination of incident cases. Support to the Head: Clinical Unit and Medical Specialists in all aspects required. Guidance of Forensic Pathology Officers with regard to performance of postmortems. Assist with teaching and training of Medical, Criminal investigation and justice groups in medico-legal autopsies and related investigations.
Enquiries:
Professor Lorna J. Martin (lornaj.martin@uct.ac.za)
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner.
Inherent Requirements of the Job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Will be required to perform medico-legal autopsies in the examination of unnatural death admissions. Will be required to perform work duties outside normal working hours and away from base of employment. Knowledge of the functioning of a Forensic Pathology Department. Will be required to deliver expert testimony in court proceedings and provide opinions for prosecutors. Ability to teach Medical students, Forensic Pathology Officers and Medical Staff. Ability to do the Diploma in Forensic Pathology. Exposure to postmortems, autopsy work and dissection. Appropriate experience in trauma related cases.
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 949 146 - R 1 021 911 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 082 988 - R 1 182 183 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 253 415 - R 1 561 734 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Starting Date:
11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 11/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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