About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Dentist Grade 1-3 to join their dynamic team in the Lejweleputswa District. This crucial role revolves around providing essential leadership and management within the dental unit, ensuring that high-quality primary and secondary dental services are available to both adults and children across various public health clinics. By delivering basic packages of oral care and effective outreach visits, you will help improve the oral health standards of the community, directly impacting lives and promoting overall well-being in South Africa.
As a Dentist in this role, you will be at the forefront of public service, supporting the mission to enhance oral health care accessibility and quality. Your expertise will not only contribute to individual patient care but also foster a healthier community, making a significant difference in the lives of many. The position is based in a vibrant and growing region, where your work will resonate with the values of care, compassion, and commitment to health.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a pivotal role in the provision of health services across South Africa, focusing on delivering comprehensive healthcare solutions that promote wellness and prevent disease. With a mission to ensure that all citizens have access to quality healthcare, working in this department means being part of a larger vision that aims to uplift and empower communities through health education, disease prevention, and accessible treatment options.
Joining the Department of Health means engaging in meaningful work that goes beyond the clinical environment. You will become part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and community engagement, making your contributions vital to the health landscape of South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the dental unit, ensuring effective governance and operational efficiency.
- Provide primary and secondary dental services to adults and children within public health clinics.
- Conduct outreach visits to deliver essential oral care packages and manage dental health effectively.
- Ensure compliance with Ideal Clinic Standards, Infection Prevention Control, and Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
- Oversee stock control and management to maintain necessary dental supplies.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and referral records.
- Engage in clinical planning and follow-up to address diverse patient needs.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills to foster a positive environment for patient care.
What You’ll Need
- Matric and a qualification allowing registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
- Current registration with HPCSA for the 2026/2027 period.
- Experience requirements:
- Grade 1: None required after registration.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Dentist.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Dentist.
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
- Proficient in report writing, clinical documentation, and record-keeping.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt 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.
Current registration 2026/2027.
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.
Valid driver's license (Code B/EB).
Knowledge and Skills: Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
Excellent report writing, Clinical documents, 196 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.
