Vacancy title:
Community Oral Health Officer - Kapenguria
Jobs at:
Bliss HealthcareDeadline of this Job:
Friday, June 07 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 25 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Bliss Medical Centre is a leading provider of medical services in East Africa, providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services. We are the fastest growing chain of modern outpatient medical services with over 80+ Medical Centres. Our driving force is the desire to see people living healthy for maximum productivity; we bel...
Core Responsibilities
• Asses dental conditions and need of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring procedures
• Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting
• Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established oral health procedures
• Conduct full mouth scaling, polish and offer prophylaxis to remove plaque and stains to ensure that sterile conditions are maintained
• Fill-in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth
• Treat and assist patients to prevent gum disease through the dental services
• Reduce simple fractures of the jaws
• Provide patient education on dental care
• Develop patients’ teeth impressions for study casts/models
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results
• Perform dental processes to achieve local and international standards
• Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments. Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.
Minimum Qualifications
• Diploma in Community Oral Health.
• Registered by the oral health association of Kenya(OHAK)
• Valid annual practice license
Experience
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.
Technical skills/Leadership competencies
• BLS Certification
• Proficiency in computer application packages
• Wide knowledge of the health industry
• Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Bliss Healthcare on africarehrms.darwinbox.in to apply
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