Community Oral Health Officer at Kilimani Children’s Clinic

Job Description

Reports to:    Clinical Lead
Responsible for:    Dental Assistant
Collaborates with:    Clinical Team and other staff

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
• 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
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
• Supervise staff and clinic processes
• Book patients for dentists’ review

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health
• Experience: Minimum of 8 (eight) years’ experience in a busy hospital.
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
• Valid Practicing License.
• Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail
• Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary
• Computer Literate