EPWP: Forensic Pathology Services Assistant - Letaba Forensic Unit
Limpopo Department of Health · Limpopo
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Start free — we apply for you →Qualifications and Competencies
- A minimum of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4.
- An undergraduate qualification in Health Science at NQF level 6 will be an added advantage
- A valid driver's license with Public Driver Permit [PDP]
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a driving test.
- Computer literacy.
Knowledge and Skills
- Willing to work in a mortuary, handling corpses and perform postmortem.
- Willingness to work with and ability to lift corpses of varying weights.
- Willingness to work with human excreta, fluids including blood and decompose
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Admission, storage and release of corpses
- Completion of relevant administrative and legal documents
- Assisting in identification processes.
- Assist in rendering an efficient forensic autopsy process, which includes evisceration, dissection following set standards and guidelines under Forensic
- Pathologist and Medical Officer's supervision safeguarding exhibits, specimens, specimen statements and reports, including completing and administration of statements and documentation during and after the forensic pathology processes.
- Attendance of court as and when required
- Assist with transportation of corpse from scene to place of post-mortem.
- Cleaning of autopsy room and equipment according to health and safety requirements.
- Preparation of corpses before and after autopsy.
- Will be required to work standby duties [after hours and overtime
- Adhere to occupational health and safety.
- Assist in the maintenance of mortuary and equipment hygienically in terms of Occupational Health and safety.
- Perform overtime in accordance with public service policies