Processing please wait ...
Vacancy Details
 
A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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.
 
Head Clinical Department (Medical): Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS40/2021
  Division for Forensic Medicine, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Service, Directorate Forensic Pathology Service. This is a joint appointment with the University of Stellenbosch
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Ability to travel within the District and the Province. Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) (manual transmission driver’s license). Ability to perform overtime and on call duties.
 
Requirement:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
 
Enquiries:
Ms V Thompson, tel. no. (021) 928 1501,
Stellenbosch: Dr T Fish (Vice Dean: Clinical Services and Social Impact), Email: tfish@sun.ac.za | tel. no. (021) 938 9096
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Must have strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, research and experience of training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels. Management experience within an academic environment. Experience in and a proven record of independent and innovative research and guidance of research. Excellent managerial, inter-personal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem solving skills. A PhD in Forensic Pathology is advisable.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
 
Note:
Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment, psychometric testing and security clearance prior to appointment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The successful candidate will also be The Head of Division of Forensic Medicine and a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Service / Metro East and Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Strategic leadership and operational management of the Division and Heads of Division across the service platform. Rendering of clinical service in the field of Forensic Pathology across the platform. Effective management of major incidents. Embed good governance and values-driven leadership practices through the establishment of specific targeted governance and quality assurance initiatives across the service platform. Teaching and guidance of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Forensic Medicine. Guiding and participation in the design, execution and publication of research.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 2 161 416- R 2 294 040 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
10/8/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 11/5/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
FOR YOU
SUPPORT TICKET
X
​