About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Dental Therapist Grade 1-3 at the National District Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Pretoria. This role is not just about providing dental services; it plays a crucial part in ensuring the community has access to essential oral health care. As a Dental Therapist, you will be at the forefront of promoting oral hygiene and treating various dental conditions, making a significant difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
In this vital role, you will provide emergency treatments for oral pain, manage dental infections, and address post-extraction complications. What you do will resonate throughout the community, as you’ll also be involved in oral health education programs in schools and public institutions. Your work will help foster a healthier society, contributing to the overall well-being and quality of life for the residents of Pretoria and its surroundings.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission encompasses a wide array of health services, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care. Working within this department means being part of a team that values health equity and strives to improve health outcomes across diverse communities. Your contributions as a Dental Therapist will align with the department’s vision of ensuring that comprehensive health services are accessible to everyone, ultimately fostering a healthier nation.
What You’ll Do
- Provide emergency dental treatments for oral pain and manage dental infections.
- Execute direct restorations (fillings) and place fissure sealants.
- Perform scaling, root planning, and polishing to prevent and treat gum disease.
- Conduct oral health education and promotion programs in schools and community facilities.
- Maintain clinical areas and adhere to sterilization protocols to prevent infections.
- Manage patient clinical records, bookings, and inventory of dental materials and equipment.
- Provide relief services across various clinics and facilities as scheduled by provincial health departments.
What You’ll Need
- A formal tertiary qualification as a Dental Therapist, registered with the HPCSA.
- For Grade 1: No experience required post-registration.
- For Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience post-registration.
- For Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience post-registration.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organizing and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Computer literacy is essential.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Formal tertiary qualification (Dental Therapist) that allows for the required registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession.Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Services, as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Services, as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Services, as required in South Africa.
Knowledge And Skills: Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform under pressure and after hours.
Good organizing and communication skills (written and verbal).
Computer literacy.
Dental Therapist experience.
Job Duties
Providing emergency treatments for oral pain, managing dental sepsis, and treating post-extraction complications.Executing direct restorations (fillings) and placing fissure sealants.
Performing scaling, root planning, and polishing to prevent and treat gum disease.
Conducting oral health education and promotion programs in schools, community facilities, and public institutions.
Maintaining clinical areas, sterilizing instruments, applying universal precautions to prevent cross-infection, and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
Managing patient clinical records, bookings, correspondence, and inventory/stock control for dental materials and equipment.
Providing relief services across various sub-district clinics, mobile dental vans, and correctional facilities as scheduled by provincial health departments.
