Background

Is responsible for diagnosing, preventing, and treating oral health conditions to improve patients’ dental hygiene and overall, wellbeing. This role involves performing routine check-ups, restorative procedures, and educating patients on proper oral care.

• Diagnosing, preventing, and treating oral health conditions
• Performing routine check-ups
• Performing restorative procedures
• Educating patients on proper oral care

• Strong clinical decision-making and patient management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, patients, and other stakeholders
• Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems)
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Knowledge of healthcare policies, documentation, and reporting procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from a recognized university
• Registered and with a valid license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge of the laws of Kenya, regulations, guidelines, and health schemes