Dentist at Jocham Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Patient Care and Management
• Patient consultation
• Diagnosis of dental diseases and conditions
• Formulation of a treatment plan
• Carrying out of the necessary dental procedure
• Giving oral hygiene instructions and oral health advice
• Referral of patients to specialist or other department within the hospital
• Patient counselling through assuring anxious patients about their condition and treatment modalities
• Keeping accurate records of patients
• Infection control procedures.
• Ensuring that all instruments have been taken for sterilization procedure and the correct procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensuring a smooth flow of operation and availability of dental materials and equipment at all times
• Management of the Dental Clinic
• Signing of internal and external requisitions
• Approving materials ordered/requested.
• Preparation of the monthly report and any other report required
• Supervising the dental ancillary personnel i.e. Dental Assistant
• Ensure that the dental clinics is covered and the relevant specialist
• Record keeping, Data entry of transactions carried out into the system
• Monitor that all patients have been charged accurately.
• Professional Development
• Maintain and develop own professional competencies and knowledge by attending and participating in continuous education sessions within and externally.
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in dentistry

Minimum requirement:

• Must possess a Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
• Must be registered and have a valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• At least Two (2) years post internship experience in a busy Dental clinic.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills and willingness to provide leadership.
• Self-driven personality, honesty and integrity