Dentist Grade 1 to 3

Overview

Dentist positions (Grades 1-3) in Stellenbosch providing primary and secondary dental services to adults and children.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees.
• Minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
• Willingness to travel throughout the Stellenbosch Sub District.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
• Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time management.
• Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed.
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs.

Duties

• Be able to provide leadership, governance and management in dental unit.
• Provide primary and secondary dental services to adults and children in PHC clinics Delivering basic packages of oral care at outreach visit Provision of effective control and management.
• Ensure Quality health services as required by Ideal clinic standards, Infection prevention control, Occupational Health and Safety compliance standards.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms C Engelbrecht Tel No: (021) 808-6108

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS