About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking passionate and skilled Oral Hygienists Grade 1 to 3 for a sessional role at the Oral Health Centre in Tygerberg, situated within the vibrant community of Mitchell’s Plain. This position plays a crucial role in delivering essential oral health care services, ensuring that the local population receives the best preventive and clinical treatments available. Your contributions directly support the Department of Health’s mission and the University of the Western Cape‘s commitment to promoting health and wellness within South Africa.
As an Oral Hygienist, you will not only provide clinical services but also engage with communities to promote better oral health practices. Working closely with health professionals and vulnerable patient groups, including those with special needs, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of many individuals. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to improving public health outcomes and who thrive in collaborative environments.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing equitable and accessible health services to all South Africans. With a strong focus on public health, the department aims to improve the overall health status of the community by implementing effective health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Working with the Department of Health means being part of a larger mission to create healthier communities through education, care, and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical oral health care services, including preventive and health promotion activities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Engage with vulnerable groups, including patients with special needs, to deliver tailored oral care.
- Offer training and support to colleagues, patients, and community members on oral health practices.
- Manage administrative duties related to patient care and facility operations within the scope of an Oral Hygienist.
- Ensure effective stock management of dental materials and supplies.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist.
- Registration with the HPCSA is required for all applicants.
- Relevant experience is preferred, with specific requirements based on the grade level applying for (Grade 1: None, Grade 2: 10 years, Grade 3: 20 years of experience after registration).
- A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) is necessary.
- Competency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist 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’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees.
A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist 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’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees.
A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist 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 driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
Willingness to provide clinical service across the Oral Health platform including Tygerberg, Mitchells Plain, Red Cross and Mitchell’s Plain clinic.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills and perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Professional ethics.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work under pressure.
Appropriate experience in treating special needs patients.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
Job Duties
Engage in service provision to support the Dept of Health and Wellness and University of the Western Cape public mission.Deliver oral health care through clinical, preventive, and health-promotion services.
Collaborating with health professionals and communities and building professional networks.
Provide expert support, assistance/training to colleagues, community and patients.
Provide oral health care to vulnerable patient groups, ie.
Special needs patients.
Administration duties relating to facility/patient admin within scope of Oral Hygienist.
Effective stock management.
