Dental Officer at Nairobi Hospital

DENTAL OFFICER REF: TNH/HRD/DO/02/2022

Reporting to Head of Accident & Emergency and OPCs, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out dental examinations and related procedures to the hospital’s patients in line with established protocols the hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out patients’ dental examinations using dental instruments and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate the condition of patients and advise onappropriate treatment plan.
2. Carry out dental procedures including surgical, restoration, restorative as relates tothe diagnosis in order to restore patients’ dental health.
3. Conduct regular reviews for continuing patients in order to monitor their progress.
4. Provide advice to patients on preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral health care.
5. Provide advice on the appropriate design and specifications of equipment forprocurement by the Hospital in order to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.
6. Ensure proper use of dental materials and equipment and monitor the functionalityof the equipment to ensure seamless provision of dental services.
7. Document and record all processes for ease of reference and decision-making purposes.
8. Book patients and attend to emergency patients in the clinic
9. Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisorfrom time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Surgery from a recognized institution.
2. Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing licence.
3. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to review and manage dental patients
2. Knowledge and ability to classify dental diseases
3. Ability to conduct dental procedures
4. Ability to operate dental instruments and diagnostic equipment
5. Ability to work for long hours under pressure
6. Drive and openness to learning
7. Time management skills
8. Interpersonal skills
9. Patient care skills
10. Basic counselling skills
11. Effective decision making and judgement skills
12. Research skills
13. Analytical skills
14. Attention to detail
15. Planning and organising skills
16. Communication skills Team working skills
17. Accountability
18. Integrity
19. Confidentiality