Community Oral Health Officer - RU/AFP/07/08/26 at Rongo University

Job description

Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this position, one MUST have: Diploma in Community Oral Health or its equivalent from recognized institution; At least three (3) years' relevant work experience; Valid registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council; Valid practicing license; and Computer literacy. Job Description An officer in this Level shall: 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 adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instrument 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; Undertake inventory management of equipment and supplies at the Dental Unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs; and Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.