MORTUARY ATTENDANT

VACANCY

MORTUARY ATTENDANT

Job Brief: We are looking for a Mortuary Attendant who will be responsible for preparation and care of deceased individuals, ensuring they are respectfully handled and presented for viewings or other services as required. Maintain a clean and organized environment within the mortuary and support the funeral staff in administrative tasks.

ACADEMIC SPECIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school certificate with experience working in a Mortuary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely and respectfully transporting deceased individuals to the hospital morgue.
• Properly storing bodies in refrigeration units to maintain dignity and hygiene.
• Assisting medical examiners or pathologists during autopsies by preparing equipment and supplies.
• Preparing the body for postmortem examination, including positioning and documentation.
• Washing, dressing, and grooming bodies for viewing or burial, if applicable.
• Applying embalming techniques or chemicals when required.
• Ensuring that all documentation is compliant with hospital policies and legal regulations.
• Keeping the morgue and related areas clean and sanitized.
• Ensuring that all equipment used in handling deceased individuals is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Communicating with families to provide information about the postmortem process and attending to their needs.
• Escorting family members to viewing areas or morgue, ensuring a dignified experience.
• Coordinating and participating in the transport of bodies to relevant facilities or locations as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respect for the deceased and their families at all times.

SKILLS

• Empathy and patience
• Good Communication and interaction skills
• Team player

Applications accompanied by certified copies of academic certificates can be emailed to:

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Good Shepherd Catholic Hospital and College of Health Sciences

P.O. Box 2

Siteki, L300

recruitment@gsh.org.sz

Applications’ deadline is the 14th July 2026, Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews, if not contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application to have been unsuccessful.