Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Penda Health is an award-winning startup company that is transforming healthcare in East Africa by building a chain of outpatient health clinics that offer evidence-based medical care and unparalleled member experience at surprisingly affordable rates. Penda is ranked the Best Health Care Firm to work for in Kenya and the #26 Best company to work in Kenya...

Responsibilities or duties

Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans patients actually understand.

Perform a range of clinical dental procedures to restore and maintain oral health.

Provide Patient-Centred education on preventive care and oral hygiene.

Work alongside COHOs and the broader clinical team — your expertise lifts the whole unit, not just your chair.

Mentor and support junior dental staff, including our Community Oral Health Officers.

Ensure compliance with infection control, regulatory, and quality standards.

Contribute to community outreach initiatives that bring dental care to people who've never had access to it.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

You hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised institution.

You are registered and hold a valid practising licence with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

Experience needed

You have at least 1 year of clinical experience in a dental practice.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

You communicate clearly and put patients at ease — including the nervous ones.

You enjoy mentoring and naturally lift the people around you.

You take patient safety and ethical practice personally.

You want meaningful clinical work that fits around your other commitments.

Our dental units are located at:

• Kitengela
• Umoja 1
• Kimathi Street – CBD
• Kahawa West
• Kariobangi South
• Langata
• Utawala Benedicta

• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans patients actually understand.
• Perform a range of clinical dental procedures to restore and maintain oral health.
• Provide Patient-Centred education on preventive care and oral hygiene.
• Work alongside COHOs and the broader clinical team — your expertise lifts the whole unit, not just your chair.
• Mentor and support junior dental staff, including our Community Oral Health Officers.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Contribute to community outreach initiatives that bring dental care to people who've never had access to it.

• Clear communication
• Patient empathy
• Mentoring ability
• Ethical practice
• Patient safety focus

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised institution
• Registered and hold a valid practising licence with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)