PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER (FORENSIC PATHOLOGY) – Fiji Police Force

Key Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer to ensure the efficient daily operation of the Forensic Pathology Unit
• Provides professional overseership of the assigned Police Division, ensuring forensic standards are upheld.
• Conducts forensic pathological investigations into reportable deaths, including autopsies and preparation of comprehensive autopsy reports.
• Performs histology specimen loading and prepares detailed histology reports.
• Manages forensic medicine services and unit administration in the absence of the Chief Medical Officer or designated superiors.
• Ensures ongoing participation in internal and external quality assurance schemes, proficiency testing, and continuous professional development.
• Provides expert advice to stakeholders and affiliated bodies on matters relating to forensic services
• Establishes and maintains effective communication channels, fostering strong working relationships within the unit and across departments to achieve objectives.
• Maintains broad and current knowledge of local issues, police operational procedures, and divisional action plans.
• Actively contributes to all corporate requirements of the Fiji Police Force, aligning with institutional goals and strategic outputs.

Requirements

• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of the requirements of the position and a demonstrated strong record of commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Appointee should have at least 2 years’ experience in this particular field of medicine.
• Assessed potential and ability in the performance of the role of Senior Medical Officer.
• Must have a Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery and completed or in the process of completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Pathology.
• All applicants for employment in the Fiji Police Force must be Fiji Citizens, under the age of 55 years, in sound health with a clean police record.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview and will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.
• The Fiji Police Force is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants

Salary

MD3B $116,889.99

How to Apply

REF Code: FPF 4/2026