DENTAL OFFICER REF: TNH/HRD/DO/02/2022
Reporting to Head of Accident & Emergency and OPCs, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out dental examinations and related procedures to the hospital’s patients in line with established protocols 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 onappropriate treatment plan.
Carry out dental procedures including surgical, restoration, restorative as relates tothe 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 forprocurement by the Hospital in order to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.
Ensure proper use of dental materials and equipment and monitor the functionalityof 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
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisorfrom 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 specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume in PDF) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees,to reach the undersigned not later than 11th March 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact
SHORTLISTED candidates.
Director, Human Resources & Operations
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
Apply via :
recruitment@nbihosp.org
