Dentist Grade 1 to 3 (5 / 8th)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Dentist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8th) in PHC Support and Outreach Knysna/Bitou Sub District, Garden Route District.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel throughout the Knysna/Bitou Sub District.
• 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.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatment to children on the wellness bus and inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas. Provide dental care support in dental clinics in the different sub-districts within Knysna/Bitou Sub District. Provide a holistic dental service independently and as part of a team in a hospital and primary health care setting. Diagnose and appropriate management of patients. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. Stock taking and ordering of consumables as required within departmental norms. Relevant in-service training and skills transfer. Provide relevant relief duty within Knysna/Bitou Sub District in absence of a peer colleague.