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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Dentist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (18 posts) (3-year contract)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: MHS367/2024
  Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchell’s Plain
 
Minimum requirement:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
 
Enquiries:
Dr CCA Cloete (021) 937 3092
 
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 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 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 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.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Dentist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Screening of patients on arrival and those referred to the Academic Oral Health Centre. Record patient details. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team when required. Assess, diagnose and treat patients in a holistic manner. Treating patients under general anaesthetic and being familiar with general anaesthetic protocols. Record keeping. Responsible for compiling stats.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Special interest in special needs and elderly patients.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Driver’s licence and willingness to travel to clinics within the service platform.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 444 per hour, Grade 2: R 521 per hour, Grade 3: R 603 per hour.
 
Starting Date:
12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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