• Reference Number : refs/019355
• Directorate : ORAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 520 785.00
• Enquiries : Dr M.M Keetse 011 933 1055

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Oral Hygiene, Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist. Proof of current Registration with HPCSA, copy of ID, Valid Driver’s license. Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Oral Hygienist. Sound knowledge of departmental policies. Good Communication and interpersonal relations skills, ability to work under pressure and problem-solving skills. Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams; Zoom, etc.). Experience in Community Oral Health will be an added advantage. Collaborate with academic and other relevant stakeholders.

Duties :

• Assess the need for community based Oral Health Services; provide an integrated comprehensive inter disciplinary Oral Health. Secure and allocate resources needed for the rendering of Oral Health promotion and specific protection. Provide reports on service delivery, responsible for development. Tutoring and appraisal of Oral Hygienists. Supervision of Oral Hygienists. Support the rendering of clinical services in the clinics and the use of portable equipment. Ensures Effective service delivery by direct supervision, manuals, and service protocols. Training and orientation of newly appointed oral hygienists. Execute/assist/participate in research projects and surveys. Responsible for the development and manufacturing process of informative and educational material where needed to support oral health promotion and specific protection actions.

Notes :

• The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a detailed recently updated CV, copies of your qualifications, identity document and driver’s license do not need to be attached upon application, only shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies on the day of the interview. Smart ID card and Driver’s license copies must be double sided. Please ensure that the reference number is correctly quoted. Persons who are foreign nationals or who are in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation or endorsement certificate from the respective Council or body. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender, and disability. PEAOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCORAGED TO APPLY. PREFERENCE WILL GIVEN TO INTERNAL STAFF AND MALES. All recommended candidates will be subjected to positive results of the security screening process which entails reference checks, criminal records check, qualification verification and medical surveillance. Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted only through this email: JhbHealth.DistrictJobApplications@gauteng.gov.za Applicants must indicate the post reference number as subject line of the email. Johannesburg Health District does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims

Employer : Department of Health

Location : JHB Health District

Closing Date : 08-12-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.