Forensic Pathology is a Unit under the Forensic Science Services Branch of the Botswana Police Service. It is responsible for medico-legal investigation of deceased persons within the jurisdiction of Botswana and Botswana citizens who die outside the country. To perform medico – legal post mortem cases in Botswana (Road Traffic Accidents, Suicides, traumatic deaths etc.) and give expert evidence in courts of law and to other relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs medico – legal post mortems (Road Traffic Accidents, Suicides, traumatic deaths, foetus, drowning etc.) on all cases referred from medical officers and police to determine the cause of death.
- Prepares reports on post mortem examinations and submits them to the police.
- Attends exhumation and assists in the performance of the post mortem examinations on the exhumed body.
- Visits scenes of crime to carry out examinations on the bodies of the deceased to determine cause of death.
- Issues notice of death to the registrar of births and deaths after the post mortem examination.
- Issues non-infectious disease certificates and completes other formalities to repatriate bodies outside the country.
- Performs age estimation of individuals as may be directed by the court of law, or relevant authority.
- Visits mortuaries in Botswana and examines the mortuary equipment periodically to determine availability, sufficiency and serviceability.
- Advises government and stakeholders on medical aspects of law.
- Assesses and analysis findings through subsequent examinations on the bodies of deceased.
- Undertakes teaching of Police Officers, State Prosecutors, and Autopsy Technicians on Medico legal investigations and basics of Forensic Medicine.
- Undertakes any other related duties as may be required to meet the exigencies of the services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a reputable university and registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council.
- Minimum of two (2) years as Senior Medical Officer at D3 scale or five (5) years in relevant field. Knowledge in Post-mortem examinations will be an added advantage.
- Strategy Implementation (Business Acumen, Innovation Management, Organisational Agility etc.)
- Developing Strategic Partnership (Comfort around higher management, Building Effective Teams, Informing etc.)
- Delivering Quality Health Services (Customer Focus, Written Communication, Planning etc.)
- Focusing on Work Relations (Ethics and Values, Work/life Balance etc.)
Salary
D2 (P 337 008.00 – P 371 628.00,00) per annum
How to Apply
Applicants should quote the reference number of this vacancy circular and provide: a) Detailed curriculum vitae. b) Certified copies of certificates, National Identity card and two (2) recent references confirming experience. c) In case of serving public officers, the following information should be provided; i. Date of first appointment. ii. Present post and date of appointment thereto. IMPORTANT: Applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be responded to. Only short listed candidates will be responded to. Applications should be addressed to: Commissioner of Police, Private Bag 0012, Gaborone, Botswana Or Hand Deliver to Records Management Office, Botswana Police Headquarters – Government Enclave Gaborone. CLOSING DATE: 28th February, 2026. For further information, please contact: Mr. N.B Olesitse at 3995036 or Mrs. B Babui at 3995013.
REF Code: 39/1/3/3 XI (71) | Vacancy Circular No: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 2 OF 2026
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