Community Oral Health Officer- Kitui At Bliss Healthcare

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
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

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