Community Oral Health Officer

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Africare Full time

Africare is one of the most experienced and largest African-American led non-profit international development organizations, and we are leaders in development assistance to Africa. Since our founding in 1970, Africare has delivered more than $1 billion in assistance to tens of millions of men, women and children across the African continent
Core Responsibilities

Asses dental conditions and need of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring procedures
Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting
Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established oral health procedures
Conduct full mouth scaling, polish and offer prophylaxis to remove plaque and stains to ensure that sterile conditions are maintained
Fill-in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth
Treat and assist patients to prevent gum disease through the dental services
Reduce simple fractures of the jaws
Provide patient education on dental care
Develop patients’ teeth impressions for study casts/models
Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results
Perform dental processes to achieve local and international standards
Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments. Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.
Be up-to-date with new dental sphere developments within the profession
Enforce adherence to the established company’s policies and procedures in order to maintain quality assurance in delivery of oral health services

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Community Oral Health.
Registered by the oral health association of Kenya(OHAK)
Valid annual practice license

Experience

2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.

Technical skills/Leadership competencies

BLS Certification
Proficiency in computer application packages
Wide knowledge of the health industry
Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills



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