Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) - Nyahururu at Pearl Healthcare

The successful candidate shall provide high quality dental care to our patients while observing the acceptable standards of operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
• Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
• Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
• Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
• Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
• Maintain a record of day–to–day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.

Skills required:

• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving and sound judgment skills.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Community Oral Health from a reputable institution
• Registration by Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK)/ Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• At least one year of work experience
• Good Communications skills