Job Purpose

To diagnose and surgically manage complex oral, maxillofacial, and neck conditions, including trauma, pathology, deformity, and reconstruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage oral/maxillofacial infections, trauma, neoplasia, and congenital/developmental anomalies.
• Perform minor and major oral/maxillofacial procedures including oncologic and reconstructive surgery within credentialed scope.
• Coordinate MDT care with ENT, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and dentistry.
• Provide emergency on-call services for maxillofacial injuries and airway compromise.
• Undertake medico-legal reporting and court attendance as required.
• Supervise and mentor dental teams and trainees.
• Contribute to protocols, quality improvement, and infection prevention in theatres and clinics.
• Participate in outreach, research, and service development for maxillofacial surgery

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Sub-specialty training (e.g., craniofacial, head & neck oncology, reconstruction) will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by 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.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-based practice.
• Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical judgement.
• Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful and culturally sensitive.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, quality improvement, and research

• Evaluate and manage oral/maxillofacial infections, trauma, neoplasia, and congenital/developmental anomalies.
• Perform minor and major oral/maxillofacial procedures including oncologic and reconstructive surgery within credentialed scope.
• Coordinate MDT care with ENT, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and dentistry.
• Provide emergency on-call services for maxillofacial injuries and airway compromise.
• Undertake medico-legal reporting and court attendance as required.
• Supervise and mentor dental teams and trainees.
• Contribute to protocols, quality improvement, and infection prevention in theatres and clinics.
• Participate in outreach, research, and service development for maxillofacial surgery

• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-based practice.
• Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical judgement.
• Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful and culturally sensitive.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, quality improvement, and research
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Sub-specialty training (e.g., craniofacial, head & neck oncology, reconstruction) will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.