Community Oral Health Officer (1) at Matibabu Foundation college of Health Sciences

The position is responsible for providing dental treatment and hygiene to prevent dental decay by examining, treating, cleaning patients' teeth and providing education to patients on how to care effectively for their teeth and gums, and the effects of diet on oral health.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• 2 years of experience as a COHO in a health facility preferably in a rural setting.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• With Practicing License (Where applicable)
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Mature, friendly, confident and caring in nature

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out dental health education to community and MFK partners.
• Carry out surveys within the community to help determine oral health status and needs and report to the Management and other relevant bodies for action.
• Performing simple dental treatments such as tooth cleaning, fluoride application, temporary fillings, and extractions
• Maintaining patient records, tracking oral health trends within the community, and analyzing data to identify areas of concern
• Working with other healthcare professionals to promote overall health and wellbeing