• Reference Number : refs/020584
  • Directorate : Oral Hygiene and Auxiliary Training (OHAT)
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 359 622.00 – R 491 676.00 per annum plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Dr TE Mushungwa Tel: 0117172150

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration as a Dental Therapist with the Health Professional Council of South Africa in the category of independent practice. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Therapist with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience. The candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. A postgraduate diploma or a Master’s qualification and academic experience will be an added advantage. The candidate must be prepared to perform under pressure and after hours to support academic activities in order to improve service delivery.

Duties :

  • Perform clinical functions as stipulated in the HPCSA Scope of Practice for Dental Therapists. Provide service delivery to patients at the Wits Oral Health Centre and other sites available for training and teaching. Plan and supervise oral health education and oral health promotion activities and outreach programmes. Compile monthly and/or weekly reports of community outreach programmes, academic matters and clinical service delivery relating to patients. Be involved in theoretical (tutorial and lectures) and clinical sessions with dental and oral hygiene students. Conduct research and participate in research activities in the Department.

Notes :

  • This post is a joint appointment for Gauteng Health and Wits University. The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with names, contact number and e-mail addresses of three recent (3) referees. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as current proof of HPCSA registration where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The employer reserves the right not to fill a position. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. APPLICATIONS: New Z83 application forms must be sent to Wits Oral Health Centre, Private Bag X 15 Braamfontein 2017 or hand delivered to Wits Oral Health Centre, c/o Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Area 385 Block 3 (Orange Block) HR Office Room 9/10, Parktown No faxed applications will be accepted.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Wits Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 31-05-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration as a Dental Therapist with the Health Professional Council of South Africa in the category of independent practice?
Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Dental Therapist?
Do you have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a Dental Therapist?
Do you have a valid driver's license?

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.