Medical Specialist Grade 1: Forensic Pathology Services

POST 25/487 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1: FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES

SALARY : R1 395 528 - R1 479 723 per annum

CENTRE : Nkangala District

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions

Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology

(2026). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound

knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and

experience in the respective medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health

and Public Service regulations and policies. Skills in terms of consultations,

history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist

(Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after

registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a

Medical Specialist (Forensic Pathology) for foreign qualified employees.

Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required. Sound knowledge of

medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience

in the respective medical discipline. Sound clinical knowledge. Competency

and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to work independently and

under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team.

Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and engage when necessary.

Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programs and priorities within

the domain. Ability to teach and guide junior staff within the department.

Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence

and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.

DUTIES : Supervising the management of and managing Forensic Pathology and

coordinate services. To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to

support the aims and objectives of the institution that consistent with standards

of patient care. Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted

in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and

implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and

training programs. Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous

professional development. Provide support to hospital management towards

an efficient standard of patient care and services maintained. Comply with the

performance Management and Development System (conducting quarterly

reviews and final assessment).

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:

(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi

Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and

IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology (2026). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management. Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Forensic Pathology) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Sound clinical knowledge. Competency and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and engage when necessary. Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programs and priorities within the domain. Ability to teach and guide junior staff within the department. Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.

Supervising the management of and managing Forensic Pathology and coordinate services. To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that consistent with standards of patient care. Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and training programs. Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services maintained. Comply with the performance Management and Development System (conducting quarterly reviews and final assessment).