SALARY : R2 168 145 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE : Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchells Plain/Gugulethu/Mitchells Plain Day
Hospital Platforms/Groote Schuur Hospital/Red Cross Hospital/Tygerberg
Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Specialist in the speciality Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in the speciality Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies
(knowledge / skills): Proven record of strong leadership abilities. Sound knowledge of the governance structures and operational frameworks of joint academic-health service platforms involving universities and provincial Departments of Health. Knowledge of clinical governance, service delivery models, and regulatory requirements within public sector maxillofacial and oral surgery services. Proven ability to conduct and supervise research activities. Good communication as well as analytical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate experience in research and clinical supervision and training of staff and students at under-graduate and post-graduate levels. Demonstrate an ability to participate effectively in multidisciplinary patient management within a joint tertiary academic health platform, collaborating with specialties including ENT, Oncology, Radiology, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine and Pathology, Anaesthesia, and other relevant disciplines. Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Appropriate experience in Quality assurance and clinical audits.
DUTIES : Provide a comprehensive Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (MFOS) clinical service across the combined academic and service platform, including Tygerberg and Mitchells Plain Oral Health Centres, Groote Schuur Academic Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital,
and designated secondary hospitals. This includes participation in normal working hours and after-hours duties in accordance with the departmental roster. Perform administrative activities related to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of specialist MFOS services. Exercise appropriate
leadership and oversight of staff under their supervision, ensuring discipline, accountability, and service excellence. Supervision and leadership role with regards to teaching, training and education of post-graduate and undergraduate students. Operational and clinical research. Render general and specialist dental services at the Oral Health Teaching platform.
ENQUIRIES : Dr N Behardien Tel No: (021) 937-3081/3087
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.