Dental Officer Job KUTRRH

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Job Purpose

To provide diagnostic, curative, preventive and rehabilitative dental services.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Dental Unit, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Managing patients with dental conditions by diagnosing, investigating, treating and documenting.
• Undertaking complicated dental procedures.
• Carrying out dental examinations, age assessment and writing dental reports.
• Performing specific dental care procedures in Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontology, minor oral surgeries and special care dentistry.
• Collecting, updating and maintaining dental health information system.
• Writing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients.
• Diagnosing, investigating, treating patients, and assisting in theatre activities.
• Conducting oral health education.
• Providing formal and informal training and supervising other health workers in the unit such as Dental Technologists and Dental Assistants.
• Disseminating information for dentistry planning.
• Organizing and participating in community sensitization and outreach programs on dental health care.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted via (https://recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke/) with the subject line clearly indicating the position applied for (e.g., “Application for Paediatric Cardiologist” and Job Reference Number). All applications should reach KUTRRH not later than Friday, 1st May 2026.

Please note that:

• Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution by submitting required documents (e.g., clearance certificates from EACC, DCI, KRA, HELB, CRB and CUE/ KNAQ for those with academic qualifications obtained from learning institutions outside Kenya).

Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF format:

• Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae,
• Copy of National ID,
• Copy of Valid Practicing License,
• Copies of academic and professional certificates (MUST be certified by the issuing institution; all applicants with foreign qualifications must get the qualifications equated to those of the Kenyan education system),
• Testimonials and any other relevant document.
• The application letter should include among other details; your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees. Physical applications should be addressed to the postal address below or be dropped at the CEO’s Office KUTRRH, Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road, Nairobi
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100, GPO Nairobi