Langata Hospital is a privately owned Hospital within the suburbs of Langata certified to offer both inpatient and outpatient services.
The Hospital is rapidly expanding and seeking to recruit a dynamic team for the following positions:
Position Title: Dentist
Reference Number: HR/DNT/011/2023
Category: Medical
Location: Langata
Responsibilities
- Examining patients’ medical records
- Prepare patients for treatment (e.g., by applying oral sedation or anaesthesia)
- Check teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
- Clean teeth and remove plaque
- Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
- Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns, and dentures
- Apply teeth-whitening treatments
- Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
- Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
- Prescribe medication as needed
- Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
- Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g., by scheduling regular check-ups)
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of dental hygiene.
- Experience with dental equipment and tools.
- Experience with dental surgeries and teeth extractions
- Attention to detail
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession.
- Between 3 years of experience in a busy dental clinic/facility.
- Registered with relevant governing body.
- Available immediately.
Professional Competencies
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Written/Oral Communications
- Interdisciplinary Skills
- Team Oriented
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Email your CV to hrm@langatahospital.org