Community Oral Health Officer- Dental -COHO at Oasis Healthcare

LOCATION: KITUI/HOMABAY/WEBUYE/KAKAMEGA/ELDORET

Overall Responsibility

To promote oral health, prevent and manage common dental conditions, and provide clinical and community-based oral health services in line with professional standards and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct oral examinations, diagnose common dental conditions, and provide appropriate treatment.
• Perform basic dental procedures such as extractions, fillings, scaling, and prophylaxis.
• Provide emergency dental care and pain management.
• Refer complex dental and oral health cases to the Dental Officer or higher-level facilities.
• Conduct oral health education sessions for individuals, groups, and communities.
• Promote preventive practices such as oral hygiene, fluoride use, and dietary advice.
• Organize and participate in community oral health outreach programs.
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records and registers.
• Collect and analyze data on oral health indicators for reporting and decision-making.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards as set by relevant licensing authorities.
• Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices within the dental unit.
• Participate in continuous professional development and institutional training.

Job Qualifications & Skills 

• Diploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• At least 1 year of experience in a hospital or community health setting.
• Knowledge of oral health education, preventive dentistry, and minor dental procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.