Deputy Director Of Dental Services at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Description

• Steering the implementation of policies, guidelines, strategies and programs as provided by the county and national government
• Advising on training Needs Assessment and training of the oral health staff
• Advising on staffing needs and participating in the recruitment of oral health staff as the technical person.
• Participating in work planning and performance management for oral health staff
• Advising on requisition of dental equipment and consumables as the technical person
• Leading mentorship and coaching of oral health staff
• Conducting periodic review meetings and prepares monthly and quarterly reports.
• Providing linkage between County and Ministry Of Health, Kenya Dentist Association and other oral health stakeholders and partners.
• Highlighting gaps and challenges in the provision of oral health services in the county and offering technical advice to the county executive
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief officer or other seniors
• Oversee and manage preventive, primitive and curative dental services within the county.
• Represent the Oral health division at the CHMT.
• Steering the implementation of policies, guidelines, strategies and programs as provided by the county and national government.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate clinical expertise, managerial skills, and a passion for promoting oral health within the community.

Job Requirement

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have relevant working experience of not less than ten (10) years, three (3) years of which at of which must be in a management level or equivalent and relevant position in the public service
• Be in possession of a Bachelor degree in Dental surgery
• Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
•  Have a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
• Held leadership position in the profession and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Must be registered the with Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council and a member of Kenya Dentist Association with a valid practicing license
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills;