Background information about the job or company

Equity Afia is a group of qualified and experienced doctors who have come together as a network of medical entrepreneurs with the aim of providing high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to the majority of Kenyans. Meet our able team on ground to serve you.

Responsibilities or duties

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.

Qualifications or requirements

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 infection prevention and control practices.

Knowledge of healthcare policies, documentation, and reporting procedures.

Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems).

Desirable competencies

Strong clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of the laws of Kenya, regulations, guidelines, and health schemes.

Excellent report writing skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, patients, and other stakeholders.

Experience needed

At least one year of post-internship experience in either a public or private hospital.

• Diagnosing, preventing, and treating oral health conditions to improve patients’ dental hygiene and overall, wellbeing.
• Performing routine check-ups.
• Performing restorative procedures.
• Educating patients on proper oral care.

• Infection prevention and control practices
• Healthcare policies, documentation, and reporting procedures
• Computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems)
• Clinical decision-making and patient management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the laws of Kenya, regulations, guidelines, and health schemes
• Report writing skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills

• 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)