Component: Dental Department
SALARY: Grade 1: R359 622 per annum Grade 2: R420 015 per annum Grade 3: R491 676 per annum Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, medical Aid (Optional), Homeowner`s allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE: Itshelejuba District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification PLUS; Bachelor of Dental Therapy Plus, Certificate/s of Registration with the HPCSA PLUS; Current registration with HPCSA (2023).Experience: Grade 1: No Experience Required, Grade 2: Bachelor of Dental Therapy and a certificate of Registration with the HPCSA Plus 10 year’s appropriate experience after registration as a Dental Therapist, Grade 3: Bachelor of Dental Therapy and a certificate of Registration with the HPCSA Plus, 20 year’s appropriate experience after registration as a Dental Therapist Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative prescript governing the Public Service, Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public, Computer literacy, Ability to work under pressure, Presentation, planning and organizing skills, Ability to manage conflict and apply discipline, Decision making and problem-solving skills.
DUTIES: Render clinical dental services within the Institution, including traveling to the Clinics, Ensuring appropriate management and treatment of dental patients, Render quality oral health care to patients (whole spectrum: extractions, restorative care, preventative care, pathology, infection control, waste management, etc.), Ensure appropriate referral system of patients, Provide and assure quality health care and information management including, generation, collection, Conduct oral health education to patients and identified groups (e.g., Wards, Interdepartmental training, school children, clinics, etc.), Participate in oral health month activities (i.e., screening, health talks, etc.), Conduct service need index screening at schools (OHI/OHE, Fluoride, referrals)Carry out any clinical duties as allocated by the clinical supervisor.
ENQUIRIES: All inquiries should be directed to Dr. SF Simelane Tel No: (034) 413 4000
APPLICATIONS: All applications must be addressed to Itshelejuba Hospital, Private Bag X0047, Pongola, 3170, or hand delivered to Human Resource Office. NB: Due to delays at the Post Office applicants are encouraged to hand deliver or courier the applications.
CLOSING DATE: 27 August 2023