Assistant Director Oral Health Promotion at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Dental Therapy or Oral Hygiene allowing registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Dental Therapy or Oral Hygiene after registration with HPCSA. Current and valid registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Therapist or Oral Hygienist.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel for work-related activities and to work extended hours when operational needs require it. Comprehensive understanding of the Primary Health Care (PHC) package and its application within oral health services.
• Possess strong problem solving, organizational, strategic thinking, project management, analytical, planning, communication (verbal and written), information management, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.
• Sound knowledge of public service human resource policies, financial management processes, and clinical governance frameworks. Demonstrated leadership capability, with strong communication skills and the ability to solve complex oral health care challenges effectively.

Duties :

• Provide strategic support for the provision of Oral Health Promotion and School Health Services in the 5 Health Districts and three oral Health Centres of Gauteng Province.
• Develop strategies to integrate oral health into routine primary health care services to strengthen prevention, early detection, and overall health outcomes. Develop and implement evidence based oral health promotion protocols and SOPs, incorporating preventive, educational, behavioural change, and community based strategies.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, NGOs, community organisations, districts, and school health programmes to align oral health promotion activities with research, training, and service delivery priorities. Contribute to MEC-led health awareness campaigns by providing oral health expertise and promoting key oral health messages.
• Develop and produce Information, Education, and Communication materials, including oral health education booklets, posters, and brochures. Coordinate oral health community outreach initiatives in partnership with districts, academic oral health centres, and other stakeholders to expand access to preventive oral health education and services.
• Utilize oral health information systems and digital health technologies to strengthen service delivery, improve decision making, and establish best practices within oral health clinical services. Manage and optimize human and financial resources for oral health services in line with applicable legislation, policies, and governance directives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and clinical teams to ensure timely procurement, maintenance, and availability of oral health equipment, materials, and consumables. Strengthen governance, leadership, and management capacity within oral health services and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, accountability, and continuous professional development.

Closing Date : 17-04-2026