Vacancy title:
Dental Specialist I - Orthodontist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Nakuru County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 20 2025

Duty Station:
Nakuru | Nakuru | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Work experience of at least six (6) years;
• Bachelors of Dental Surgery (DS) degree from a recognized institution by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Masters of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics from a recognized institution by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• A valid certificate of registration by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Valid Specialist Practising License from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of health services in a large health institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing specific dental care procedures including restorative, prosthodontics, pedodontics, orthodontics, minor oral- facial surgeries and periodontology;
• Being on call for review and manage dental health patients;
• Undertaking medico-legal duties which include filling of P.3 forms;
• Undertaking dental examinations, age assessment and writing dental reports;
• Conducting outreach community oral health services;
• Referring complex cases; 
• Educating and creating awareness on prevention of dental diseases and dental health;
• Maintaining up to date dental health patients’ records and biodata;
• Supervising training, coaching dental interns and students;
• Ensuring that dental health reports are prepared and submitted promptly;
• Coordinating preparation of annual work plans and ensuring they are adhered to; and
• Coordinating capacity building and deployment of dental personnel. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke/careers A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates, Professional Registration certificates and Valid Practicing License (where applicable) should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 20th May 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted. Also, applications sent through the email address will not be considered). Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

The County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Appointed candidates will be required to present chapter six clearance documents as listed;

• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) 

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