About the Role
The Beaufort West Hospital is looking for dedicated and skilled individuals to join their team as Dentists (Grade 1 to 3). This rewarding position is based in the Beaufort West Sub-district, where you will provide essential dental care to children and patients within the primary health care setting. The role is vital to the community, as it ensures that residents receive the necessary dental treatments that contribute to their overall health and well-being. By working as part of a compassionate team, you will make a real difference in people’s lives, enhancing public service in South Africa.
In this role, you will not only be diagnosing and managing dental conditions but also playing a crucial part in promoting oral health and hygiene within the Central Karoo District. Your expertise will be employed on the wellness bus, reaching out to children and patients who might otherwise lack access to dental services. This means your work will have a direct positive impact on the community, fostering a healthier future for its members.
About the Department
The Beaufort West Hospital operates under the Department of Health, which is committed to improving healthcare services across South Africa. The department’s mission is to ensure that all citizens have access to quality health services, focusing on preventative care and community health initiatives. Working in this department provides a sense of purpose as you contribute to the greater good, helping to shape a healthier nation.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatments to children and patients.
- Deliver dental care support in various clinics across the Central Karoo District.
- Diagnose dental issues and manage treatment plans independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Collect and submit data according to departmental protocols.
- Utilize resources effectively, including the maintenance and repair of dental equipment.
- Manage stock and order consumables as per departmental norms.
- Participate in training and skills transfer to enhance service delivery.
- Offer relief duty in the absence of colleagues within the Central Karoo District.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
- Registration with HPCSA as a Dentist.
- Experience requirements vary by grade:
- Grade 1: No experience required for SA-qualified dentists; 1-year relevant experience for foreign-qualified dentists.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ experience for SA-qualified dentists; 8 years for foreign-qualified.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years’ experience for SA-qualified dentists; 13 years for foreign-qualified.
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
- Proficient in computer software such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt and respond to varying patient needs.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees.
Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees.
Minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel throughout the Central Karoo District.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills.
Sound verbal and written communication skills.
Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Comply with National Core Standards or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time management.
Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed.
Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs.
Job Duties
Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatment to children on the wellness bus and inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas.Provide dental care support in dental clinics in the different sub- districts within Central Karoo District.
Provide a holistic dental service independently and as part of a team in a hospital and primary health care setting.
Diagnose and appropriate management of patients.
Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols.
Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
Stock taking and ordering of consumables as required within departmental norms.
Relevant in-service training and skills transfer.
Provide relevant relief duty within Central Karoo District in absence of a peer colleague.
