Job title : Dental Clinic Manager
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 02, 2025
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Position Purpose
To effectively and efficiently manage, supervise, and provide dental services on board the Phelophepa and through an outreach programme to rural communities in South Africa.Position Outputs
Manage the Dental Clinic in a professional and ethical manner.Liaising with the various Dental institutions coordinators to ensure that the required number of students arrive at the various stations and To liaise with the major sponsors of the dental clinic (Colgate Palmolive) and other relevant dental companies.Manage all needle stick injuries sustained at the dental clinic by students and ensure that the institutions and Transnet foundation receive the reports.Implementing / executing the “Policy for the management of occupational exposure to HIV infected blood” and ensure that all students have received, read and understood the policy.To ensure that the Infection Control Policy is adhered to at all times and that surface swabs cultured for pathogenic microorganisms come back within acceptable limits together with the infection control nurse.Regular updating of dental clinic policies and protocols as neededPerforming surgical exodontias, Performing diagnostic procedures and Identifying and referral of patients with oral pathology using appropriate document.To liaise with the medical authorities for the disposal of medical waste and sharps together with the infection control nurse.Supervising and Managing eight (8) dental students and providing them with updated clinical information and reference material as needed.To liaise with the laboratories (NHLS), Transnet Foundation and the Universities regarding needle stick injuries.Giving guidance and assistance to three (3) subordinates in the dental clinic; the Resident Dentist, Oral Hygienist and Dental Infection Control Nurse.Exercising effective asset control, i.e. timeous and cost effective ordering of consumables, as per system requirements, via the Transnet office.Managing together with the Oral Hygienist, the school outreach programmes.Provide regular analytical feedback reports to Transnet Foundation.Auditing and compiling accurate daily statistics with information gathered from patient record forms and completing the weekly progress report which is forwarded to the Senior Project Manager every fortnightQualifications and Experience
Appropriate BDS, BChD degree or relevant equivalentCurrent registration as Dentist with the HPCSAMinimum experience : 2 years as a dentist2 years client service experienceCompetencies
Creative Adaptable Negotiator Innovative Good communicator at all levels Embrace change FlexibilityMedical / Healthcare jobs