Vacancy title:
Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) - Nyahururu
Jobs at:
Pearl HealthcareDeadline of this Job:
31 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate shall provide high quality dental care to our patients while observing the acceptable standards of operation.
Responsibilities
• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
• Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
• Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
• Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
• Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
• Maintain a record of day–to–day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
Skills required:
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving and sound judgment skills.
Qualifications:
• Diploma in Community Oral Health from a reputable institution
• Registration by Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK)/ Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• At least one year of work experience
• Good Communications skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Professional Certificate
Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their applications which include a detailed CV, cover letter, contacts of 3 references and salary expectation via email to info@pearlhospital.co.ke
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