Job Description
Community Oral Health Officer Job at Radiant Group of Hospitals
Radiant Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Kenya and beyond. We have an enviable legacy of providing quality and affordable health care. We have 5 Branches which are conveniently located in Nairobi and its outskirt.
Qualifications
Diploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized
At least 3 years of experience in a busy dental clinic (Hospital experience will be an added advantage).
Be of mature, friendly, confident and caring
Possess appropriate personal characteristics such as effective Patient
Ability to pay attention to detail and report
Proficient in Computer
Must be diligent, honest and responsible person with self
Demonstrate good leadership skills with the ability to work under no
Good spoken and written English and
Responsibilities
Lead and direct the implementation Community Oral Health activities in the hospital
Ensure prudent management and use resources allocated for implementation of Community Oral Health
Evaluate the current health and condition of their patient’s teeth to determine diagnosis of dental condition, if any
Inform their patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep their teeth and mouth as healthy as possible
Complete treatment on affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth, and perform tooth removal for cases where there are high levels of decay
Consider treatment methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for them based on their situation
Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
Keep all equipment functional and clean
Maintain dental files for all patients
Monitor and evaluate any x-ray images for any part of the patient’s oral cavity
Refer patients with complicated cases beyond them to other dental specialist for more advanced procedures and
Any other responsibility assigned by the
Ensure all procedures are correctly billed to capture
Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability
Prepare and submit reports on community oral health services and activities in a timely
Interested candidates should apply through email; careers@radianthospitals.orgstating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities. (Only shorlisted candidates will be contacted.) Deadline for receiving applications will be 7th November, 2020.Radiant Group of Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply via :
careers@radianthospitals.org
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