SALARY : Grade 1: R225 777 per annum
Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
CENTRE : Beaufort West Sub-district PHC Outreach and Support (Stationed at
Laingsburg Clinic)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification or prescribed inservice training (with duration of less than 2 years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.
Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to travel between outreach clinics within the Central Karoo District. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and
protocols. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Appropriate inoculation. Knowledge of patient preparations and dental instruments. Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy, National Norms, Standards and Practice. Guidelines for Primary Oral Health Care, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
DUTIES : Assisting Clinician, maintaining hygienic environment and maintaining infection control. Planning and packing for outside clinics, marathon sessions and outreach sessions. Clinical patient care. Stock control, stocking surgery and maintenance of equipment. Maintain appropriate database of work done. Waste management and practical patient flow management. Responsible for
own continuous Professional Development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Arendse Tel No: (023) 414 – 8200
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview process. 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 on health professionals 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).