Community Oral Health Officer NGO Job MOHI

Medical Jobs, MOHI Jobs. Responsible for providing oral health services, conducting dental examinations, identifying and managing common oral health conditions, offering preventive dental care, educating communities on oral hygiene, records, and promoting awareness of oral health and disease prevention. Requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Community Oral Health or a related field, registration with the relevant professional council in Kenya, and a valid practising licence. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

Overall Job Purpose

• The Community Oral Health Officer in collaboration with the dental officers will provide treatment and rehabilitation of the tissue of oral cavity and face. 

Key Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth. 
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures. 
• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting. 
• Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment 
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures. 
• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained 
• Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth. 
• Treat and help to prevent gum disease. 
• Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients 
• Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts 
• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations 
• Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results. 
• Supervise staff and clinic processes 
• Recommend and ensure cost effective buying of equipment and supplies and maintain proper bookkeeping of the same. 
• Keep up-to-date with new developments within the profession 
• Maintaining patient dental records 
• Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your superiors from time to time. 

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Oral Health 
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body. 
• Valid Practicing License. 

How to Apply

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