Background

Valley Hospital is a premier health facility located in Nakuru, offering diverse services with a mission to provide quality yet affordable healthcare.

Why This Role Is Exciting

Variety that keeps you sharp — from routine check-ups to complex implant cases. Modern tools, real support — work with up-to-date equipment and a hospital infrastructure built to back you up, not slow you down. Room to lead — supervise auxiliary staff, shape clinic protocols, and help set the standard for patient care. A team that has your back — collaborate closely with consultants and specialists on referrals and complex treatment planning. Impact you can see — every patient you treat walks out with more confidence and less pain. That's the job.

What You'll Do

Diagnose and treat a full range of oral health conditions, from emergencies to routine care. Create and manage treatment plans for complex cases, including dental implants and surgical referrals. Educate patients on prevention, hygiene, and long-term oral health. Keep accurate, thorough electronic health records for every patient interaction. Supervise and mentor dental auxiliary staff, keeping the team current on best practice. Maintain and safely operate all dental equipment, ensuring proper sterilisation standards. Help shape hospital-wide dental care policies and procedures. Take on new challenges as they arise because growth means flexibility.

Requirements

What You Bring

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent qualification in dentistry). Valid registration with the relevant Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council. A valid private practising license. 2–3+ years of post-internship experience in general dentistry. Clinical exposure to orofacial pain and oral medicine. Advanced training such as ACLS/ATLS (preferred). Sharp attention to detail, a results-driven mindset, and above all genuine empathy for patients.

• Diagnose and treat a full range of oral health conditions, from emergencies to routine care
• Create and manage treatment plans for complex cases, including dental implants and surgical referrals
• Educate patients on prevention, hygiene, and long-term oral health
• Keep accurate, thorough electronic health records for every patient interaction
• Supervise and mentor dental auxiliary staff, keeping the team current on best practice
• Maintain and safely operate all dental equipment, ensuring proper sterilisation standards
• Help shape hospital-wide dental care policies and procedures
• Take on new challenges as they arise because growth means flexibility

• Sharp attention to detail
• Results-driven mindset
• Empathy for patients

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent qualification in dentistry)
• Valid registration with the relevant Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council
• A valid private practising license
• Clinical exposure to orofacial pain and oral medicine
• Advanced training such as ACLS/ATLS (preferred)