About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Dentist Grade 1-3 to join the team at Itemoheng District Hospital. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive dental care to the community, ensuring that both adults and children receive primary and secondary dental services. Your work will directly impact the health and well-being of residents in the area, enhancing their quality of life through effective oral health management. Located in the vibrant setting of the Free State, this position represents an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to public service while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
As a Dentist, you will take on leadership responsibilities within the dental unit, overseeing the governance and management of dental services. This role not only emphasizes the importance of clinical excellence but also requires a commitment to adhering to national standards for quality health services. By managing outreach visits and ensuring effective stock control, you will play a pivotal role in the operational success of dental health services in your community.
About the Department
The Department of Health’s mission is to promote and protect the health of all South Africans. It is committed to providing accessible and quality healthcare services, with a focus on preventative care and the management of health resources. Working within this department means being part of a larger initiative aimed at improving health outcomes and addressing the unique needs of South African communities.
In your role, you will support these objectives through dedicated service delivery and community engagement, helping to foster a healthier society. The Department values innovation and flexibility, traits that are essential for addressing the diverse needs of patients across various demographics.
What You’ll Do
- Provide leadership and management in the dental unit.
- Deliver primary dental services to adults and secondary services to both adults and children.
- Engage in outreach visits to ensure comprehensive oral care delivery.
- Maintain effective stock control and management within the dental unit.
- Ensure compliance with Ideal Clinic Standards and Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
- Document clinical records, referrals, and maintain quality healthcare practices.
What You’ll Need
- Matric plus an appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
- Current registration with HPCSA as a Dentist (valid for 2026/2027).
- Experience requirements as follows:
- Grade 1: No experience required after registration.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience after registration.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience after registration.
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage time effectively and be responsive to varying client needs.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Matric plus Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.Registration with a Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employee.
Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the PHCSA as a Dentist.
Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist.
Current registration 2026/2027).
Valid driver's license (Code B/EB).
Knowledge and Skills: Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
Excellent report writing, Clinical documents, record keeping and referral writing skills.
Sound verbal and 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 planning and follow up as needed.
Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs.
Job Duties
Provide leadership, governance and management in dental unit.Provide primary and secondary dental services to adults and secondary dental services to adults and children in PHC clinics delivering basic packages of oral care at outreach visit provision of effective control and management.
Provision of effective stock control and management.
Ensure quality health services as required by Ideal Clinic Standards, Infection Prevention Control, Occupational Health and Safety compliance standards.
