Oral Hygienist Grade 1 to 3

Overview

Oral Hygienist Grade 1 to 3 at Department of Health and Wellness in Lotus River CDC.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Report writing skills.
• Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Duties

• Assessment and treatment of patients.
• Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Oral Hygienist field.
• Administrative duties.
• Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work.
• Outreach services to Schools, ECD’s and Stakeholders.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms Z Sambo – Lotus River CDC Tel No: (021) 703-3131 / Ms C Adams – Retreat CHC Tel No: (021) 713-9800 / Ms L Van Wyk – Lady Michaelis CDC Tel No: (021) 797- 8171

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). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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