Job Description

Title of PositionDental Specialist: Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery (Senior Lecturer)Post Number8023435Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Maxillofacial and Oral DepartmentType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationTygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date4/11/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates with excellent records for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Administration of the Western Cape, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.Responsibilities will include:

• Rendering a maxillofacial and oral surgery service on the combined platform i.e. Tygerberg and Mitchells Plain Oral Health Centres, Groote Schuur-, Tygerberg- and Red Cross Academic Hospitals and secondary hospitals where indicated. (normal working hours and overtime duties as per departmental roster),
• Teaching and training on the combined platform, i.e. appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Conduct, assist and stimulate research,
• Control and management of clinical services as delegated by the Head of Department,
• Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards related to these services,
• Maintain necessary discipline over staff under his/her control,
• Attend to administrative matters as pertains to the academic unit,
• Promote community-orientated services.

The following would enhance an application:

• Experience in cranio-maxillofacial trauma,
• Experience in maxillofacial and neck sepsis,
• Experience in managing difficult airways and tracheostomies,
• Experience in tumour resection, extra-oral approaches for reconstruction and fibula free flap reconstructions,
• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• PhD in a relevant field would be preferred in respect of the Academic ranking of this post, but is not prerequisite,
• Research experience,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
• Computer literacy.

Minimum RequirementsAppointment to this position requires the following criteria:

• A MChD (MFOS) or FCMFOS-SA or equivalent qualification;
• Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 'Specialist Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgeon' on date of appointment is a prerequisite;
• Demonstrated experience and academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision, and administration, in order to contribute to the Faculty's academic objectives;
• Experience in supervision of Masters students;
• Research and publications record.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Dr. G Hein on tel.no. (021) 937-3087 or e-mail ghein@uwc.ac.zaIn your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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