About AmeriHealth Africa

AmeriHealth Africa is a patient-centered, multi-specialty outpatient provider committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Our model emphasizes integrated services, strong clinical governance, and an exceptional patient experience supported by efficient systems and continuous quality improvement.

Role Summary

The Dentist will provide comprehensive outpatient dental services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. The role requires a clinician who combines strong technical competence with a patient-centered approach and contributes to quality improvement and service growth within the dental unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct dental consultations, examinations, and diagnoses
• Perform routine and minor surgical dental procedures (e.g., extractions, restorations, scaling and polishing)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide preventive oral health education and counseling to patients
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and sterilization protocols
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records within the EMR system
• Collaborate with other clinicians for integrated patient care (e.g., referrals, co-management)
• Monitor and ensure proper use and maintenance of dental equipment and materials
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and case reviews
• Support the growth and efficiency of the dental service line

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institution
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ clinical experience in a hospital or busy dental practice
• Competence in a wide range of general dental procedures; additional skills (e.g., endodontics, prosthodontics) are an advantage
• Familiarity with digital health systems / EMRs is an added advantage

Competencies

• Strong clinical and procedural skills
• Excellent patient communication and chairside manner
• High standards of hygiene, safety, and professionalism
• Attention to detail and good clinical judgment
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

• Conduct dental consultations, examinations, and diagnoses
• Perform routine and minor surgical dental procedures (e.g., extractions, restorations, scaling and polishing)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide preventive oral health education and counseling to patients
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and sterilization protocols
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records within the EMR system
• Collaborate with other clinicians for integrated patient care (e.g., referrals, co-management)
• Monitor and ensure proper use and maintenance of dental equipment and materials
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and case reviews
• Support the growth and efficiency of the dental service line

• Strong clinical and procedural skills
• Excellent patient communication and chairside manner
• High standards of hygiene, safety, and professionalism
• Attention to detail and good clinical judgment
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institution
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ clinical experience in a hospital or busy dental practice
• Competence in a wide range of general dental procedures; additional skills (e.g., endodontics, prosthodontics) are an advantage
• Familiarity with digital health systems / EMRs is an added advantage