Community Oral Health Officer at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Luton Hospital Full time

Located at China Centre (along Ngong Road), The Luton Hospital is a highly reputable and trusted Level 4 private medical service provider known for its quality specialist health care.

We are a state-of-the-art, ultra-modern inpatient and outpatient medical facility that continues transforming lives through continuous evidence-based medical practice; from competitively thought through wellness packages and consultant clinics; to highly specialized and affordable day case surgical procedures, family dentistry, rehabilitation and occupational therapies.

We are a versatile Medical Centre with a combination of the best technology put to use by the best professionals to ensure world class health service delivery to every single patient while bringing affordability, convenience and compassionate care to the surrounding community and the public at large.

We always set our sight on transforming the calibre of healthcare services across the country through thoughtful, innovative, and accessible medical practice under one roof.

Underpinned by our strong values, The Luton Hospital has developed a strong reputation for providing a wide range of comprehensive specialized treatment across diverse medical fields.


Key Responsibilities:
Assess dental conditions and needs of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring procedures.
Document patient dental history, observations including lab procedures and follow up on results
Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment.
Analyze dental x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting

Perform authorized dental procedures including cleaning teeth, removing plaques, replacing missing teeth, filling cavities, rebuilding of broken teeth and removing severely damaged teeth in a safe and sterile environment while providing a quality dental experience during the procedure.

Reduce simple fractures of the Jaw.
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
Conduct dental health education to patients.
Offer counsel to patients who require reassurance.

Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure's space and storage of the clean instruments.

Treat and follow up with patients to prevent the worsening of dental diseases.
Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients.
Assist the Dental surgeon in procedures and conduct procedures under supervision by the surgeon.
Maintain a record of day to day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed
Avoid stock-outs by proper inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit.
Ensure all procedures are correctly billed to capture revenue. 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 from a recognized institution
Valid annual practicing license
Registered by Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK).

Experience

Minimum of 2 or more years of as a COHO in a busy hospital.

Technical skills/Leadership competencies

Proficiency in computer application packages.
Good administrative and computer skills Good interpersonal skills.
Effective communication both oral and written.
Time management skills
Planning and organizational skills.
Team working skills
Accountability, integrity and confidentiality.

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