St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital is an ultra-modern hospital started in the year 2012, after operating as a clinic and an orthopaedics supplier since year 2005.

Job Purpose

The COHO will be responsible for handling all oral health matters for all our clients according to the stipulated procedures. The successful candidate shall provide high-quality dental care to our patients while observing the acceptable standards of operation.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Perform comprehensive oral examinations, including teeth and mouth inspection, charting, and thorough cleaning, including polishing.
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
• Assess dental conditions and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
• Perform simple extractions, place fissure sealants, and apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings.
• Use dental X-ray machines to take dental radiographs and develop the film for the dentist’s analysis.
• Review pre-operative settings and make sure that the dentist has what is required to carry out dental procedures; i.e. provide necessary help to the dentist, including mixing materials, trimming, and polishing dental casts.
• Implements and adheres to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedures’ space and storage of the clean.
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
• Provide instruction on dental care
• Maintain a record of day–to–day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.

Competencies
Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision-making and judgment skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Oral Health from a reputable institution
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience in a busy hospital.
• Registration by Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK)/ Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Valid Practicing License.
• Must have a work permit and license to practice in Kenya if a foreigner from KMPD Board
• Good verbal communication skills – a good listener.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and sound judgment skills.
• Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail
• Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary