Job Description for Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine
Medico-Legal Responsibilities:
- Autopsy and Postmortem Examinations:
- Conduct and supervise autopsies, including medico-legal and clinical postmortems, under the guidance of senior faculty.
- Prepare detailed autopsy reports, including cause of death, time of death, and any injury analysis.
- Assist law enforcement agencies by providing expert forensic opinions.
- Medico-Legal Case Evaluation:
- Examine and evaluate medico-legal cases, such as cases of homicide, suicide, accidents, or unknown causes of death.
- Assist in the evaluation of injury certificates, sexual assault cases, and other forensic evaluations related to crime scenes.
- Document and maintain accurate medico-legal records, including injuries, causes, and mechanisms.
- Court Attendance and Testimony:
- Appear in court as an expert witness when required, presenting medico-legal findings in a clear and professional manner.
- Prepare medico-legal reports to be used in court proceedings, including reports on autopsies, toxicology, and other forensic analyses.
- Crime Scene Investigation:
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during crime scene investigations by offering forensic expertise.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of evidence, such as biological samples, weapons, and environmental data.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Clinical Forensic Medicine:
- Provide clinical forensic services such as age estimation, examination of victims of physical and sexual assault, and assessment of mental health in medico-legal cases.
- Supervise the forensic examination of living subjects, including documentation of injuries in medico-legal cases.
- Toxicology:
- Assist in conducting toxicological investigations to identify drugs, poisons, or other substances in biological specimens.
- Prepare reports on toxicological findings and interpret them in a medico-legal context.
Academic and Research Responsibilities:
- Teaching and Training:
- Teach and mentor junior residents, medical students, and interns in forensic medicine and medico-legal procedures.
- Participate in academic activities such as case discussions, seminars, and journal clubs.
- Conduct mock trials or medico-legal case presentations to enhance training in forensic medicine.
- Research and Publications:
- Engage in research activities related to forensic medicine, pathology, toxicology, and related fields.
- Collaborate on research projects aimed at improving forensic investigation techniques.
- Publish research findings in academic journals and present at national and international conferences.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME):
- Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on the latest developments in forensic medicine, forensic pathology, and medico-legal systems.
Administrative Duties:
- Documentation and Record Management:
- Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of medico-legal cases, including autopsy reports, toxicology results, and forensic evidence.
- Maintain medico-legal records for institutional and legal purposes.
- Collaboration with Law Enforcement and Legal Authorities:
- Work closely with police, judiciary, and legal authorities to ensure proper handling of forensic cases.
- Liaise with other hospital departments for multidisciplinary involvement in forensic cases, such as radiology, toxicology, and pathology.
- Audit and Quality Control:
- Participate in regular audits of forensic cases to ensure compliance with legal and medical standards.
- Assist in maintaining the quality and accuracy of forensic medicine services in line with regulatory requirements.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- MD in Forensic Medicine or equivalent qualification.
- Strong knowledge of medico-legal procedures, forensic pathology, and toxicology.
- Ability to conduct and supervise autopsies and prepare detailed reports.
- Experience in courtroom testimony and presenting medico-legal evidence.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills for medico-legal reporting.
Vacancy for Assistant Professor Forensic Medicine
Qualification – MBBS, MS/MD
Eligibility – As per NMC Norms
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Job Category: Forensic Medicine
Job Position: Assistant Professor
Job Location: Andra Pradesh Bangalore Chennai Tamil Nadu