Community Oral Health Officer at Neema Hospital

Description

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and tray setups for dental procedures
• Conduct authorized dental procedures including cleaning and scaling
• Maintain high-quality oral health by providing oral health education, screening, preventive and clinical dental services, and referrals.
• Record medical and dental history of dental patients
• Ensure availability of instruments, supplies, and equipment for the department
• Diagnose and treat common dental conditions and refer ta o dentist for further review
• Analyze patient’s dental x-rays, evaluate history and review dental charting
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and establish dental hygiene procedures
• Perform authorized dental procedures including cleaning teeth, removing plagues,  replacing missing teeth, filling cavities, rebuilding broken teeth, and removing severely damaged teeth in a safe and sterile environment while providing quality dental experience during the procedure.

Education

• Diploma in community oral health from a recognized institution

More Details on Experience

• Minimum of at least TWO YEARS of verifiable professional experience

More Details on Skills

• Registered by the Kenya Dental Technologist Board
• Good communication and professional skills
• Excellent computer skills