Jocham Hospital Community Health Oral Officer Job

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Job Title: Community Health Oral Officer, 

Location: Mombasa – Mtwapa,

Industry: Health Care,

Jocham Hospital is looking to hire a competent Community Health Oral Officer for its new upcoming facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Screen patients, review each patient’s oral health history and teach appropriate brushing and flossing techniques. 
• welcome, comfort and drape patients.
• Perform oral examinations, charting, cleaning of teeth and polishing.
• Perform simple extractions, place fissure sealants, apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings.
• Use the dental X-ray machine 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.
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedures’ space and storage of the clean instruments.
• Maintain a record of day-to-day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
• manage equipment inventory and supplies at the dental unit. This will include preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Community Oral Health from Kenya Medical Training College or an equivalent recognized institution.
• Minimum 2 years working experience as a Community Oral Health Officer in a reputable health facility an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Computer skills
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
• Valid current Practicing License.

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