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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT OF ORTHODONTICS DENTAL ASSISTANT (Contract Post) (One post) PEROMNES POST LEVEL 012 Assist the Dentists and /Registrars /students doing dental procedures; Provide chairside assistance to Dentists and students; Ensure and maintain infection control and waste management standards; The Dental Assistant will be expected to assist Dentists in other departments to curb shortage whenever students are not in clinical during recession (student leave; Co-ordinate and organise some student activities; Co-ordinate and organise patient appointments; Administrative duties. Closing date: 04 APRIL 2024 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: National Certificate in Dental Assisting; Registration with HPCSA as a Dental Assistant (1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024); 2 years’ experience as a dental assistant; Practical working knowledge of infection control and waste management standards; REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): Appropriate language and communication skills; Ability to work in a team; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to perform routine/structured tasks; Good knowledge of dental materials, instruments and restorative procedures; Appropriate skills to work in different disciplines of dentistry. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: More than two years of working experience as a dental assistant; Additional qualifications in line with dental assisting; The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions. Apply Now

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