Objective

Our client in Healthcare sector seeks to engage a Dental Surgeon who will provide quality and comprehensive Oral healthcare and Dental Services.

The job holder will be required to use up to date equipment and techniques while responsible for performing a wide range of procedures, from simple cleanings to complex reconstructive surgeries.

Requirements

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general dentistry and dental implants in a busy hospital
• Clinical experience in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
• Valid Practice License from the Kenya medical practitioners and Dentists council.
• Certificate in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)/Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Result Oriented
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Dexterity and Coordination
• Communication Skills

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures;
• Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this.
• Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases
• Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care
• Records care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. Complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or documents as required.
• Dental Implant case diagnosis, treatment and long term follow up
• Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases
• Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and methods; update staff on new practices and procedure.
• Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines
• Create treatment plans for patients with complex dental conditions, including surgery and other specialized treatments.
• Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases, adequate referral, and their follow.
• Use dental equipment and tools safely and efficiently, ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and sterilized.
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and methods, update staff on new practices and procedure.
• Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines.
• Supervision, training and mentorship of dental officers, dental interns and students.
• Establishment and maintenance of a dental health information systems.
•  Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor in line with the job description.