About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a passionate and dedicated Oral Hygienist Grade 1 to 3 to join the team in the Breede Valley Sub-district. This role is crucial for promoting oral health within the community and involves organizing health promotion campaigns that will have a significant impact on the well-being of residents in this vibrant area. By working closely with clinics, schools, and creches, you will provide essential preventive oral health services that help to raise awareness and improve oral hygiene practices in the Breede Valley, contributing to a healthier community overall.
In this role, you will not only provide direct services but also engage in training and administrative duties that support oral health initiatives. Your efforts will help bridge gaps in healthcare access, ensuring that individuals receive the preventive care they need. The importance of this position cannot be overstated, as it plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for many South Africans in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of all South Africans. With a mission to provide accessible and quality healthcare services, the department works tirelessly to develop and implement health policies that promote community health. This role within the department is meaningful, as it directly contributes to improving public health outcomes and fostering healthier communities across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Organize and conduct oral health promotion campaigns throughout the Breede Valley Sub-district.
- Provide preventive oral health services at clinics, creches, and schools.
- Refer patients to dentists and other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate preventive programmes to ensure effectiveness.
- Perform administrative duties associated with oral health services.
- Uphold quality clinical governance and professional ethics in all practices.
- Engage in training and support functions for community health initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist.
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist.
- Relevant experience as specified for each grade level (Grade 1: None required for SA qualified; Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years; Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years).
- Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa 202 (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Oral Hygienist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Oral Hygienist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration as Oral Hygienist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Oral Hygienist after registration with the HPCSA as Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees.
A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Oral Hygienist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as Oral Hygienist after registration with the HPCSA as Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees.
A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration as Oral Hygienist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi- disciplinary team.
Good communication, interpersonal and organising skills, Problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Job Duties
Organise and conduct oral health promotion campaigns throughout the Breede Valley Sub District.Rendering of preventive and other oral health services throughout the Breede Valley Sub District at all identified clinics, at creches and schools.
Referral to dentist and other health care professionals.
Monitoring and evaluation of preventive programmes.
Performing administrative duties.
Quality Clinical Governance.
Professional Ethics.
Training.
Support Functions.
