St Francis Community Hospital Dental Officer Jobs in Kenya

St Francis Community Hospital Dental Officer Jobs in Kenya

St. Francis Community Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained
acknowledgment of its quality by undergoing ISO 9001:2015 certification process.

As part of our growth, exciting vacancies have arisen and we invite suitably qualified to apply for the position of Dental Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Managing patients with dental conditions by diagnosing, investigating, treating and
    documenting;
  • Admitting patients and undertaking minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics,
    orthodontics, peadodonticts, restorative, periontodology and conservative dentistry;
  • Carrying out dental examinations, age assessment and writing dental reports;
  • Organizing and participating in community sensitization and outreach programs on dental
    health care;
  • Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performing regular cleanings and
    other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental hygiene.
  • Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
  • Prescribing medications as needed and providing the appropriate follow up curative treatment.
  • Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments.
  • Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.
  • Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
  • Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes, and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
  • Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory,
    accreditation and professional standards, including Unit policies/Procedures and quality
    initiatives.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and
    associated charting requirements.
  • Ensure accuracy, efficiency and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related
    record keeping.
  • Supervise the work of Dental Technicians, COHO and Dental Assistants.
  • Prepare regular reports and present to management including plans to improve service
    delivery and revenue streams.
  • Work
    collaboratively with other departments at St.Francis Community Hospital for the benefit
    of the clients.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending/Facilitating CMEs and
    establishing personal networks.
  • Writing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients after surgeries;
  • Ensuring all the procedures or services rendered to the patients are charged appropriatetly and on time.

    Key Competencies and skills;
  • Influencing, persuasion and negotiation.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Policy and strategic implementation.
  • Delivery on quality results.
  • Risk Management.
  • Technical competence.
  • Decision-making and problem solving skills.
  • Empowering/ delegating
  • High standards of professional ethics.
  • Managerial, administrative and supervisory skills.
  • Coping with pressure and setbacks.
  • Coaching/mentoring.

    Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an
    institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
  • A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in a busy hospital.
  • Must have completed one (1) year internship program.
  • Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Valid practicing
    license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.

    How to Apply
  • Only qualified candidates are encouraged to email their applications with detailed curriculum
    vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary to hr@stfrancishospital.or.ke on or before 5th August, 2019.
  • For more information and job application details, see; St Francis Community Hospital Dental Officer Jobs in Kenya

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