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    Community Oral Health Officer - Nairobi, Kenya - Africare

    Africare
    Africare Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Africare is one of the most experienced and largest African-American led non-profit international development organizations, and we are leaders in development assistance to Africa.

    Since our founding in 1970, Africare has delivered more than $1 billion in assistance to tens of millions of men, women and children across the African continent
    Core Responsibilities

    Asses dental conditions and need of patients using defined dental patient screening and monitoring procedures
    Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting
    Conduct, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
    Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established oral health procedures
    Conduct full mouth scaling, polish and offer prophylaxis to remove plaque and stains to ensure that sterile conditions are maintained
    Fill-in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth
    Treat and assist patients to prevent gum disease through the dental services
    Reduce simple fractures of the jaws
    Provide patient education on dental care
    Develop patients' teeth impressions for study casts/models
    Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations; including laboratory procedures and ensure follow up on results
    Perform dental processes to achieve local and international standards
    Manage and maintain dental department inventory; consumables, equipment and instruments. Maintain stock control procedures for the dental services to ensure accountability.
    Be up-to-date with new dental sphere developments within the profession
    Enforce adherence to the established company's policies and procedures in order to maintain quality assurance in delivery of oral health services


    JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Minimum Qualifications

    Diploma in Community Oral Health.
    Registered by the oral health association of Kenya(OHAK)
    Valid annual practice license

    Experience

    2 years' experience in a similar role in a busy Hospital.

    Technical skills/Leadership competencies

    BLS Certification
    Proficiency in computer application packages
    Wide knowledge of the health industry
    Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
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