Director: Forensic Pathology Services

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Science, preferably qualification in MBCHB or nursing. NQF 8 qualification in Health Science, MPH, Forensic Pathology and or Clinical Forensic pathology will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in health management and forensic or clinical forensic medical services. Knowledge of the South African Constitution, 1996, public service regulatory framework, methods and practices relating to Hospital Services and forensic medical services, Knowledge and experience in clinical forensic and/or forensic pathology services. Understanding of the healthcare system and referral 74 pathways locally and internationally. Knowledge of drafting of regulations, guidelines and standards. Good communication (verbal and written), problem- solving, decision-making, analytical, presentation, facilitation, planning, organizing, and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate clinical streams/disciplines. Develop policy documents (guidelines, standards and inspection tools) on any clinical stream/discipline. Manage forensic pathology services and other clinical streams. Develop data sets and policies for forensic pathology services. Coordinate clinical forensic pathology services and gender-based violence and femicide. Provide secretariat function for Ministerial committees, technical working groups, task teams and/or national coordinating committees related to any clinical stream. Oversee and monitor hospital licensing. Develop and administer licensing policy and/or regulation compliance. Coordination of referral pathways: hospitals and forensic pathology. Liaise with referring authority inside and outside RSA. Provide Secretariate support to ministerial committees, technical working groups, task teams and/or national coordinating committees related to forensic pathology and clinical stream.

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