Dentist at County Government of Kericho

JG M

Ref: KCPSB/2018/05

Terms of Service: Permanent & pensionable

Responsibilities

The officer at this level will be deployed in the County or Sub County Hospital(s) and will be responsible for:

• Administer anaesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Formulate plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue.
• Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
• Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Have a Dental Degree of B.D.S. or equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioner and Dentist Board.
• Be in good profession standing with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board (MPDB) and completion of dental internship.
• Be proficient in computer skills.
• Have capacity to multitasks within strict timeliness.