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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary
Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi is setting up a new Full Service Dental Laboratory which will be an integral part of the AKUH Dental clinic and will service all the clinics by providing high quality Dental Prosthetics. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will be responsible for fabricating all full range of dental prostheses i.e., Porcelain crown and bridge work and prosthetic component of implant restorations, dentures and partials as prescribed by the dentists

Responsibilities:
• Fabricate high quality crowns and bridges, inlays, onlays and other fixed appliances from start to finish as prescribed by the Dentist, including wax, cast, trim and polish metal work, and porcelain work
• Fabricate high quality aesthetics oriented complete upper and lower dentures and Acrylic/Cast partial dentures from start to finish as prescribed by the Dentist
• Fabricate high quality simple removable Ortho appliances from start to finish as prescribed by the Dentist
• Ensure disinfection & sterilization of all laboratory equipment
• Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models and impressions in order to determine the design of dental products to be constructed
• Coordinate and ensure that there is adequate supply of Dental materials in the inventory
• Schedule and coordinate workflow with the resident dentists in a timely manner
• Manage inventory of Equipment and consumables
• Will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Laboratory equipment

Requirements:
• Diploma in Dental Technology
• At least 5 years’ experience in all aspects of dental technology
• Must be proficient in:
• Porcelain crown and bridge work
• complete dentures
• Partial acrylic and cast partials
• Fixed and removable Implants
• Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple functions effectively under work pressure
• Must be able to fabricate high quality appliances with timely delivery
• Ability to work independently in servicing the Dentists
• Ability to ensure infection control protocol in dental laboratories
• Must have knowledge of safety standards in a full service

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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