Dental Specialist [2] (Prosthodontist) at Nairobi County

Job Requirement

• Masters of Dental Surgery in Prosthetics and Masters of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council.
• Certificate of Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council register;
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Job Description

• A prosthodontist will be responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and management of complex dental and maxillofacial conditions using prosthesis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of complex oral, cranio maxillofacial diseases and conditions, to prescribe appropriate investigations and formulate treatment plans Providing wholesome patient care in the specialty
• Participating in the multidisciplinary management of patients
• Performing surgical procedures that include minor oral surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, craniofacial surgery (congenital and developmental anomalies) reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery
• Harnessing current technologies in healthcare e.g. Artificial intelligence AI, tele dentistry and innovative measures
• Management of infections in the oral, cranio maxillofacial and neck regions.
• Diagnosis of orofacial diseases/conditions, prescribe appropriate investigations and formulate treatment plans.
• Performing specific dental procedures in areas that include conservation and restoration, aesthetic dentistry, prosthetic rehabilitation (fixed and removable prosthesis), endodontics and implant dentistry
• Supervising, training and providing leadership to Dental Officers, Dental Interns and students.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment cases.
• Supervising and drafting SOPs for the dental technologists in the prosthetic dental lab.
• Harnessing and driving towards use of technology e.g Intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM and tele dentistry in management of prosthodontic care
• Promptness in the review, management of patients and undertaking medico-legal duties which include filling of P.3forms;
• Undertaking dental examinations, age assessment, and writing dental reports
• Participate in formulation of annual work plans and ensuring they are adhered to
• Educating and creating awareness on prevention of dental diseases and dental health
• Maintaining of a dental health information system
• Coordinating capacity building and development.
• Strategic planning and risk management of the section
• Managerial duties or any other duties as may be assigned.