ORTHODONTIC CLINICAL LEAD

Medical Resources Group (Pty) Ltd; Oos-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 827,000 - 1,240,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing dental practice seeking an experienced Orthodontist to provide specialist support and clinical leadership across its practices.

The position is designed for an orthodontist who enjoys clinical problem-solving, treatment planning and mentoring other dentists, with the flexibility of working primarily through remote case reviews rather than a full-time chairside role.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration as an Orthodontist.
• Recognised Orthodontic qualification.
• Strong experience in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Proven ability to assess and advise on a range of orthodontic cases.
• Experience mentoring, supervising or providing clinical guidance to dentists.
• Strong clinical judgement and attention to detail.
• Comfortable reviewing cases and communicating recommendations remotely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review orthodontic cases submitted by dentists.
• Evaluate clinical photographs, radiographs, digital scans and other diagnostic information.
• Provide specialist input on diagnosis, treatment options and proposed treatment plans.
• Assist dentists with complex cases, case selection and appropriate referrals.
• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and mentorship to general dentists.
• Review treatment progress where specialist input is required.
• Promote consistent orthodontic standards and quality of care.
• Assist with developing clinical protocols, guidelines and treatment‑planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical decision‑making and patient outcomes.

Skills

Orthodontic leadership

Case review

Mentoring dentists

Remote communication

Education

HPCSA registration

Orthodontic qualification

Job description

ORTHODONTIC CLINICAL LEAD
Location: South Africa | Predominantly Remote
Position Type: Part-Time | Consulting | Flexible
Remuneration: Negotiable
Industry: Dentistry | Orthodontics | Clinical Leadership

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing dental practice seeking an experienced Orthodontist to provide specialist support and clinical leadership across its practices.

The position is designed for an orthodontist who enjoys clinical problem-solving, treatment planning and mentoring other dentists, with the flexibility of working primarily through remote case reviews rather than a full-time chairside role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review orthodontic cases submitted by dentists.

• Evaluate clinical photographs, radiographs, digital scans and other diagnostic information.

• Provide specialist input on diagnosis, treatment options and proposed treatment plans.

• Assist dentists with complex cases, case selection and appropriate referrals.

• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and mentorship to general dentists.

• Review treatment progress where specialist input is required.

• Promote consistent orthodontic standards and quality of care.

• Assist with developing clinical protocols, guidelines and treatment‑planning processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical decision‑making and patient outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current HPCSA registration as an Orthodontist.

• Recognised Orthodontic qualification.

• Strong experience in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Proven ability to assess and advise on a range of orthodontic cases.

• Experience mentoring, supervising or providing clinical guidance to dentists.

• Strong clinical judgement and attention to detail.

• Comfortable reviewing cases and communicating recommendations remotely.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience in clinical leadership.

• Postgraduate teaching.

• Academic dentistry.

• Clinical supervision or developing clinical systems and protocols.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Clinical expertise

• Strong analytical and diagnostic ability

• Mentorship and leadership

• Sound clinical judgement

• Quality-focused approach

• Excellent communication

• Professional and collaborative

• Able to work independently and remotely

ENGAGEMENT & REMUNERATION

The role offers a flexible consulting arrangement, with the structure determined according to the candidate's availability and requirements.

Potential arrangements may include a monthly retainer, hourly/session-based consulting, per-case reviews or a combination of these.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements and hold the relevant Orthodontist registration will be considered.

If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.