Vacancy title:
Community Oral Health Officer
Jobs at:
Alternate DoorsDeadline of this Job:
29 July 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Educate patient on better Oral healthcare
• Perform dental services at the facility as prescribed in the scheme of service.
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure’s space and storage of the clean instruments.
• Maintain a record of day to day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures
• Analyze 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
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
• Any other clinical duty delegated by the management.
Qualifications
• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health
• Experience: Entry Level – 2 Years’ experience- You will be trained • Educate patient on better Oral healthcare • Perform dental services at the facility as prescribed in the scheme of service. • Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure’s space and storage of the clean instruments. • Maintain a record of day to day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed. • Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs. • Examine patients’ teeth and mouth. • Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures • Analyze 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 • Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations • Any other clinical duty delegated by the management ">
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
How to Apply If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your Application, CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke
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