Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Degree in Surgery orBachelor of Dentistry Degree from a University recognized in Kenya
• Master of Medicine Degree in Maxillofacial Surgery from aUniversity recognized in Kenya
• Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by MedicalPractitioners and Dentist Council
• Have a Valid Practicing License
• Be of acceptable moral and professional standing
• Willing to undertake duties physically in any part of Tharaka NithiCounty as they will be assigned from time to time
• Certificate in computer application skills from an Institutionrecognized in Kenya

Duties and responsibilities
The Maxillofacial Surgeon will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;
• Consulting with patients and analyzing patient data to determinepatient needs and treatment
• Collaborating with other specialists, such as restorative dentistsand orthodontists, to plan management of patients
• Recording patient care by maintaining detailed notes ofappointments with patients, including comments, tests and/ortreatments prescribed, tests and investigations required
• Performing surgical procedures to extract impacted or damagedteeth, place dental implants, and remove tumors and otherabnormal growths of the oral and/or facial abnormalities
• Prescribing medication to improve recovery and control pain aftersurgery and other pain causing procedures
• Treating infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face, andrelated structures
• Providing emergency treatment of orofacial injuries including faciallacerations, intraoral lacerations, and fractured facial bones
• Performing minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone operations
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term treatment
• Conducting research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the oral and/or facial regions
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Each application should be accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 4th July, 2023 by 5.00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA
Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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