Pathology jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Ability to be trained in 4X4 Vehicle handling. Ability to be trained in photography. Willingness to assist with duties in an X-ray room. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Investigation and Dissection. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Business Processes. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients. Computer and software literacy in at least MS Word and Excel. Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The candidate will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased. An effective identification process and release of the deceased, including management of property. An effective Forensic autopsy process and specimen management rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines. Optimal control of reports and statements during and after forensic mortuary process. An efficient support service to the Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Forensic Pathology Laboratory

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate with having achieved Mathematics, Life Science and/ or Biology as passed subjects.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid Code B/EB driver's license. Ability to interpret and apply polices. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with and lift corpses, (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese). Be willing on travelling long distances and working standby duties/overtime.

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year's appropriate experience.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. Lyndon Julies (Lyndon.Julies@westerncape.gov.za)

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.