Community Oral Health Officer

M.P. Shah Hospital is one of East Africa's leading tertiary healthcare institutions, committed to advancing patient safety, clinical governance, and international accreditation standards.

M.P. Shah Hospital, a prominent tertiary healthcare institution in East Africa, is looking for a Community Oral Health Officer. This strategic role involves advancing patient safety, clinical governance, and international accreditation standards within a complex hospital setting. It is an opportunity for a medically trained professional with strong analytical capabilities and a commitment to quality.

1. Examine patients' teeth and mouth to assess their dental condition.
2. Evaluate patients' dental needs through screening, monitoring, x-ray analysis, medical history review, and dental charting.
3. Perform radiographic procedures including taking, developing, mounting, and tracing radiographs for corrective treatment.
4. Provide general dental treatment for teeth and tissue issues using appropriate equipment and established hygienist procedures.
5. Clean teeth to remove plaque and stains using brushes and polishers, maintaining sterile conditions.
6. Perform restorative procedures such as filling cavities, rebuilding broken teeth, replacing missing teeth, and extracting severely damaged teeth.
7. Treat and prevent gum disease.
8. Educate patients on dental care and issue prescriptions as needed.
9. Create impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
10. Document patient dental history, chief complaints, and observations.
11. Record lab procedures and follow up on results.
12. Oversee clinic staff and operational processes.
13. Recommend and procure cost-effective equipment and supplies, maintaining accurate financial records.
14. Stay informed about professional developments and maintain comprehensive patient dental records.

1. Hold a Diploma in Community Oral Health.
2. Be a member of a recognized professional body.
3. Possess at least one year of work experience in a busy dental clinic.