Basic job summary:
Diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. He/she will also provide leadership at SUMC dental suite and ensure excellent continuous services to SUMC clients, nurture business growth and ensure accountability
Duties & Responsibilities:
Patient Care and Management
Patient consultation
Diagnosis of dental diseases and conditions
Formulation of a treatment plan
Carrying out of the necessary dental procedure
Giving oral hygiene instructions and oral health advice
Referral of patients to specialist when necessary
Patient counselling through assuring anxious patients about their condition and treatment modalities
Keeping accurate records of patients
Infection control procedures
Ensuring that all instruments have been taken for sterilization procedure and the correct procedures are being adhered to
Ensuring a smooth flow of operation and availability of dental materials and equipment at all times.
Management of the Dental Clinic
Approving materials ordered/requested.
Preparation of the monthly report and any other report required
Supervising the dental subordinate personnel i.e. Dental Assistant
Record keeping, Data entry of transactions carried out into the system
Monitor that all patients have been charged accurately.
Advise the Director SUMC on dental matters and business development plans
Professional Development
Maintain and develop own professional competencies and knowledge by attending and participating in continuous education sessions
Keeping up-to-date with developments in dentistry
Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director, Strathmore University Medical Centre
Continuous learning and development
The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Head of Department.
Qualifications:
Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
Must be registered and have a valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
Experience with braces, veneers, and crowns is an added advantage
Competencies and Personal Attributes
Attention to detail
Team Player
Good Communication skills
Quality customer service
Leadership skills
Technical abilities
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Resident Dentist” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 31st January 2025. Due to the large number of applications, we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
recruitment@strathmore.edu