DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
POST 32/107:
DENTAL CHAIR ASSISTANT GR1
REF NO:
MPDOH/AUG/18/22
NUMBER OF POSTS:
2 POSTS
SALARY:
R158 595 per annum
CENTRE:
Dr Js Moroka Sub-District, Bernice Samuel Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 Certificate plus registration with the HPCSA. Have experience in dental assisting. Ability to work under pressure. Sound interpersonal relations appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will assist the Dentists at the Hospital Oral Health facility and linked clinics during procedures. Reception of patients. Assist in organizing appointments and other administrative requirements for patients and the department. Responsible to clean and sterilize pre-operative and post-operative instruments and equipment. Order and monitoring of medical class II supplies. Prepare appropriate instruments, materials and equipment according to procedures to be performed. Assisting during procedures. Daily maintenance of autoclave, washer, hand piece unit. Other mechanical equipment. Offer oral Health education. Assist in School and other oral health care promotional programmes.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms Glory Mokoene Tel No: 013 766 3340; Ms Dolly Khoza Tel No: 013 766 3087
APPLICATIONS:
All applications should be directed to: The Head of Department OR Private Bag X 11285 Nelspruit; 1200, Hand delivered to: Building No 3 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park Ext 2, Nelspruit 1200
FOR ATTENTION:
Ms Gugu Nkosi, Mr Michael Mlangeni or Mr Emmanuel Makokoropo
NB:
Application should be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from any public services Department and should be accompanied by recently certified copies of qualifications (preferably within 3 months), ID/passport and curriculum vitae. Please quote the CORRECT references on your form and where possible the station/Centre where the post is. Please note: one application form per post. No faxed applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful except for professional posts, which will be finalised within 3 months. In line with the vetting strategy of the Public Service, personal details of applicants will be verified during the selection should be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from any public services department and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, ID/passport and curriculum vitae. Please quote the references on your form and where possible the station/centre where the post is. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are requested to apply and indicate such in their application forms)
CLOSING DATE: 24 AUGUST 2018 (AT 14H00 SHARP)
All applications received after the closing date and time will NOT be entertained. Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments, please.