To report directly to the Head of Forensic Pathology and perform the duties of a Forensic Physician or Forensic Pathologist within the medico-legal death investigation process and system.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Suva
- Category: Healthcare
- Closing Date: 2026-06-05
Key Responsibilities
- The position Manage quality assurance, administration, logistics, and operations of the Forensic Pathology Unit under the direction of the Head of Forensic Pathology.
- Conduct comprehensive autopsies for unnatural deaths (suicides, homicides, accidents, undetermined) and produce legally sound post-mortem reports.
- Gather medical evidence from deceased persons, investigate forensic scenes, and ensure proper documentation and chain of custody.
- Provide technical advice to strengthen forensic biology and chemistry laboratories in Fiji.
- Offer medico-legal advice to Fiji Police, Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and other legal bodies, serve as an expert witness when required.
- Collaborate with specialists to identify unknown deceased or skeletal remains and prepare formal identification reports.
- Communicate sensitively with relatives regarding the mode, manner, and cause of death following autopsy conclusions.
- Identify and mitigate risks through effective communication and management, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Lead education, teaching, and research initiatives; mentor staff and students; promote continuous professional development and health advocacy.
- Facilitate peer reviews, evaluate unit activities, and implement corrective measures to enhance service delivery.
- Prepare autopsy reports and medico-legal assessments, providing expert opinions under the guidance of the Head of Forensic Pathology.
- Actively contribute to divisional and corporate requirements, supporting organizational effectiveness and governance.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in conducting Forensic post-mortem examination of cases under the Fiji medico-legal death investigation system.
- Extensive experience in expert witness attendance.
- Ability to work under pressure within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good organizing skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- In addition to the following knowledge, experience, skills and abilities, the applicant must have a Master’s degree in the field of Forensic Pathology or equivalent qualification like Pathology.
Salary
MD2B $143,573.94
How to Apply
The Commissioner of Police invites suitably qualified and eligible applicants to register their interest for the position through the link provided on our Fiji Police Force Facebook Page as shown below. forms.gle. No application will be accepted at the counter/email. Late applications will not be considered. For further enquires please contact: Ms. Merlin Marovia on 9905471 or email at Merlin.Marovia@police.org.fj Landline 3343777 Ext 325137 or Ms. Lolohea Hawili on email at Lolohea.Hawili@police.org.fj Ext 325138,325139.
REF Code: FPF 3/2026
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