COHO Job Equity Afia -Embakasi Village
Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) at Equity Afia Provides preventive dental care, basic oral treatments, and health education. Requires Diploma in Community Oral Health, valid practice license, regulatory body registration, and 2 years’ experience. Full-time.
Job Overview
Responsible for delivering preventive, promotive, and basic curative oral health services, especially in community and rural settings, while observing the acceptable standards of operation.
Academic Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
- Registration with a valid license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
- Minimum of two (2) years’ post-internship experience
- Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Experience in community outreach programs, school dental health programs, or mobile dental clinics is an added advantage.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental hygiene, oral health, and infection prevention and control.
- Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems).
Desired Competencies
- Ability to perform basic dental procedures (examinations, extractions, prophylaxis, fluoride application).
- Strong knowledge of oral disease prevention, health education, and community mobilization.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry advancements.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with rural or underserved populations.
This position is strictly for qualified Community Oral Health Officers (COHOs).
Applications from Community Health Workers, Social Workers, or other unrelated cadres will not be considered.
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