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POST 09/258 : HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL), FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES KIMBERLEY

🏢 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE 📍 Provincial Office, Kimberley ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/258 # Ref: NCDOH 40/2026 (X1 POST)

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Key details

Salary

R2 600 811 • per annum • package

Centre

Provincial Office, Kimberley

Reference

NCDOH 40/2026 (X1 POST)

Closing date

27 Mar 2026

Apply email

nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za

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Overview

Lead and develop forensic pathology services, train medical staff, and provide expert consultation and judicial testimony in the Northern Cape.

Requirements

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in a Normal Specialty or in a recognised Sub-Speciality.

Competencies

COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy (MS Office), Good communication skills (written and verbal), Good administration and organisational skills, ability to work under pressure.

Good interpersonal and public relation skills.

Duties

Facilitate teaching and training programs related to under and postgraduate students, Medical Officers as well as Forensic Pathology Officers, and contribute to promotion and development of Forensic Medical Services in the province.

Participate in death review programs, in stakeholder interactive programs and in academic programs.

Offer professional consultation with relevant stakeholders and provide judicial testimony.

Make contributions to help formulate policies and procedures for Forensic Pathology Services.

Participate in the identification process of unknown, unidentified and unclaimed bodies.

Manage the performance of Forensic Medical Officers in the Province.