Dentist Job Vacancy in Kenya

 Position Title: Dentist 

Location: Mombasa - Mtapa

Industry: Health Care

Jocham Hospital is looking to hire a competent Dentist for its new upcoming facility.

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 specialists or other departments within the hospital
  • 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
  • Signing of internal and external requisitions
  • Approving materials ordered/requested.
  • Preparation of the monthly report and any other report required
  • Supervising the dental ancillary personnel i.e. Dental Assistant
  • Ensure that the dental clinics is covered and the relevant specialist
  • Record keeping, Data entry of transactions carried out into the system
  • Monitor that all patients have been charged accurately.
  • Professional Development
  • Maintain and develop own professional competencies and knowledge by attending and participating in continuous education sessions within and externally.
  • Keeping up-to-date with developments in dentistry

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Must possess a 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
  • At least Two (2) years post internship experience in a busy Dental clinic.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good interpersonal and teamwork skills and willingness to provide leadership.
  • Self-driven personality, honesty and integrity

How to Apply

If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Dentist) before 15 October 2023 to info@jochamhospital.org