Resident Dentist Job Strathmore University

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Basic job summary:

Diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. He/she will also provide leadership at SUMC dental suite and ensure excellent continuous services to SUMC clients, nurture business growth and ensure accountability

Duties & Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Management

• Patient consultation
• Diagnosis of dental diseases and conditions
• Formulation of a treatment plan
• Carrying out of the necessary dental procedure
• Giving oral hygiene instructions and oral health advice
• Referral of patients to specialist when necessary
• Patient counselling through assuring anxious patients about their condition and treatment modalities
• Keeping accurate records of patients

 Infection control procedures

• Ensuring that all instruments have been taken for sterilization procedure and the correct procedures are being adhered to
• Ensuring a smooth flow of operation and availability of dental materials and equipment at all times.
• Management of the Dental Clinic
• Approving materials ordered/requested.
• Preparation of the monthly report and any other report required
• Supervising the dental subordinate personnel i.e. Dental Assistant
• Record keeping, Data entry of transactions carried out into the system
• Monitor that all patients have been charged accurately.
• Advise the Director SUMC on dental matters and business development plans

Professional Development

• Maintain and develop own professional competencies and knowledge by attending and participating in continuous education sessions
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in dentistry

 Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director, Strathmore University Medical Centre

• Continuous learning and development
• The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Head of Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
• Must be registered and have a valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Experience with braces, veneers, and crowns is an added advantage

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Team Player
• Good Communication skills
• Quality customer service
• Leadership skills
• Technical abilities

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How To Apply

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Resident Dentist” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 31st January 2025. Due to the large number of applications, we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.