Dental Officer

REF: TNH/HRD/DO/092023
Reporting to Head of Accident & Emergency and OPCs, the successful applicants will be responsible for planning, simulating, and carrying out dosimetry for the hospital’s patients to ensure quality treatment in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Carry out patients’ dental examinations using dental instruments and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate the condition of patients and advise on appropriate treatment plan.
 Carry out dental procedures including surgical, restoration, restorative as relates to the diagnosis in order to restore patients’ dental health.
 Conduct regular reviews for continuing patients in order to monitor their progress.
 Provide advice to patients on preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral health care.
 Provide advice on the appropriate design and specifications of equipment for procurement by the Hospital in order to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.
 Ensure proper use of dental materials and equipment and monitor the functionality of the equipment to ensure seamless provision of dental services.
 Document and record all processes for ease of reference and decision-making purposes.
 Book patients and attend to emergency patients in the clinic; and
 Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Surgery from a recognized institution.
 Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing licence.
 Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Ability to review and manage dental patients
 Knowledge and ability to classify dental diseases
 Ability to conduct dental procedures
 Ability to operate dental instruments and diagnostic equipment
 Ability to work for long hours under pressure
 Drive and openness to learning
 Time management skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Patient care skills
 Basic counselling skills
 Effective decision making and judgement skills
 Research skills
 Analytical skills
 Attention to detail
 Planning and organising skills
 Communication skills Team working skills
 Accountability
 Integrity
 Confidentiality

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th September, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks post application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Please note that The Nairobi Hospital does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage, nor has it engaged a third party to facilitate this hire.
All communications to successful candidates will be done using official contacts as listen on our website.
The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org

Apply via :

recruitment@nbihosp.org