Community Oral Health Officer

About the job Department: DENTAL DEPARTMENT Designation: COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH OFFICER Reports to: DENTIST Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities 1. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. 2. Screening patients, reviewing a patient’s oral health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniques. In addition, welcoming, comforting, and draping patient. 3. Perform oral examination and charting, cleaning of teeth and polishing. 4. Perform simple extractions, scaling, place fissure sealants, apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings. 5. Use dental X-ray machines to take dental radiographs and develop the film for the dentist’s analysis. 6. Review pre-operative settings and make sur 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. 7. Implements and adheres to infection casts. 8. Implements and adheres to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedures’ space and storage of the clean. 9. Maintain a record of day-to-day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed. 10. Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs. Qualification Diploma in Community oral health/Dentistry or equivalent from a reputable institution. Current practicing certificate. At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience. Good verbal communication skills a good listener. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications so as to reach the undersigned on or before 25th February, 2022 at 5.00 pm. Interested and qualified? Go to Guru Nanak Ramgarhia Sikh Hospital [Guru Nanak R.S Hospital] on www.linkedin.com to apply P.O. Box 33071-00600 Nairobi. Application email or URL: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/360785