Scion hospital is an ultra- modern hospital registered in Kenya with three branches operating within Nairobi. Scion was founded in 2009 at Embakasi, along Airport North Road and has grown tremendously making Scion the Hospital of choice to more than 1,500,000 members.

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Community Oral Health Officer

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , Professional Certificate

Experience

2 - 3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Medical / Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and interpret dental X-rays.
• Diagnose and manage common oral and dental conditions.
• Perform routine dental procedures like scaling, polishing, and simple non-surgical tooth extractions.
• Apply temporary and permanent dental fillings.
• Provide pain management and administer basic emergency oral healthcare.
• Identify complicated dental conditions and refer patients appropriately.

Community Health & Preventive Care

• Educate patients and the public on oral hygiene practices.
• Participate in community outreach, including school health education and wellness camps.
• Raise awareness about disease prevention and promote healthy oral hygiene.
• Collaborate with local authorities to implement oral health policies.

Clinic Operations & Compliance

• Prepare, clean, and sterilize dental instruments before and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
• Monitor dental supply inventories and report equipment needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
• Licensing: Valid registration and practicing license from relevant regulatory boards.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-internship clinical experience in a busy dental facility.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage.
• Skills: Strong clinical knowledge, excellent patient management, and proficiency in Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)

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• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and interpret dental X-rays.
• Diagnose and manage common oral and dental conditions.
• Perform routine dental procedures like scaling, polishing, and simple non-surgical tooth extractions.
• Apply temporary and permanent dental fillings.
• Provide pain management and administer basic emergency oral healthcare.
• Identify complicated dental conditions and refer patients appropriately.
• Educate patients and the public on oral hygiene practices.
• Participate in community outreach, including school health education and wellness camps.
• Raise awareness about disease prevention and promote healthy oral hygiene.
• Collaborate with local authorities to implement oral health policies.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize dental instruments before and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
• Monitor dental supply inventories and report equipment needs.

• Strong clinical knowledge
• Excellent patient management
• Proficiency in Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)

• Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license from relevant regulatory boards.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-internship clinical experience in a busy dental facility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage.