KNH Deputy Chief Dental Technologist Jobs in Kenya

KNH Deputy Chief Dental Technologist Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Department, Dentistry, the Deputy Chief Dental Technologist
will be responsible for planning and coordination of dental services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performing dental prosthesis.
  • Adjusting devices for people who have lost teeth or need to correct the appearance
    and performance of their teeth.
  • Constructing plastic dentures or implants.
  • Reconstructing the face of people damaged by accidents or diseases.
  • Designing, implementing and evaluating training programmes.
  • Coordinating the designing of appliances/ prostheses required in dentistry.
  • Assessing patient’s needs in relation to the appliances/prostheses.
  • Providing specifications for procurement of dental equipment and materials.
  • Training, counseling, guiding and mentoring staff and students.
  • Arranging and clasping teeth for new wire or cast chrome partials.
  • Banding wire for clasping and making soldered rests for partial dentures.
  • Coordinating construction of new dental appliances by selecting and setting up
    acrylic or porcelain teeth using dental wax, articulator, and various waxing
    instruments according to dentist’s prescription.
  • Fabricating base plates and wax bite rims.
  • Recording bite relations on dental articulators.
  • Grinding, smoothing, and polishing dental prosthetics using finishing burrs and
    grinding equipment.
  • Operating and maintaining a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment such
    as trimmers, grinders, lathes, articulators, and cleaning devices; and
  • Maintaining, recording, preparing reports, and conducting correspondence relative to
    the work.

    Qualifications and Experience
  • Master’s degree in Dental Technology or its equivalent qualification from a
    recognized institution.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Technology from a recognized institution or its
    equivalent.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years’
    experience in a supervisory capacity.
  • Certificate in leadership/management course.
  • Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability.
  • Registration with the professional/Regulatory body.
  • Certificate in
    knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
  • Complied with the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

    How to Apply
  • Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet the job specifications
    are required to apply online and Must submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of certificates and testimonials on
    or before 12th August 2019 to the address below:
  • The Chief Executive Officer
  • Kenyatta National Hospital
  • P.O Box 20723-00202
  • Nairobi
  • “Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates
    with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
  • Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the advertised positions and
    the Hospital application form and also the link to apply online.
  • NB: (a) For those applying for positions Job Group K5 to K1, you may apply
    online and attach relevant copies of certificates and testimonials through the email address; recruitment@knh.or.ke
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the
    following documents during the interview:-
  • A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
  • EACC Clearance
  • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
  • HELB Compliance
  • KRA Tax Compliance
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
  • For more information and job application details, see; KNH Deputy Chief Dental Technologist Jobs in Kenya

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