Head Clinical Unit at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
• A minimum of three years’ appropriate experience as a Prosthodontic Specialist after registration with the HPCSA or similarly recognised statutory registration authority, with preference given to those with more years of clinical experience that includes academic management and postgraduate dental education and research supervision. Must have appropriate clinical skills with special focus on Maxillofacial Prosthodontics; Implantology; contemporary Prosthodontics, amongst others.
• Appropriate experience in supervision and training of staff and students at both under and postgraduate levels.
• Previous experience utilising educational and simulation technology is expected. Must have qualifications in educational and/or curriculum studies. Proven ability to conduct and supervise research activities. Published research record, with a minimum of four publications in peer reviewed accredited journals. Good communication as well as analytical and problem solving skills. Interventional management skills. Ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. Positive and supportive attitude towards embracing diversity.

Duties :

• Will be responsible to coordinate modules in the undergraduate and postgraduate sections for the Prosthodontic programmes as directed by HoD. Participate in patient care. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of academic dental services on the SMU/MOHC Teaching platform.
• Quality Assurance of clinical governance and teaching, learning and associated assessment. Supervision and administrative role with regards to teaching, training, assessment and education of under and postgraduate students. Active participation in Prosthodontic research and supervising on-going research.
• Contribute to and participate in training of other healthcare workers where requested to do so. Promote and stimulate continuing professional development in the Department of Prosthodontics and among practicing oral health professionals in South Africa. Participate in any other duties as may be determined by the supervisor