Clinical Oral Health Officer Job in Kenya

May 17, 2016

Clinical Oral Health Officer – COHO (Malindi, Diani, Migori)

We are looking for an experienced COHO who will perform basic routine dental procedures, proper patient examination and formulation of correct treatment plan.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current health and condition of their patient’s teeth to determine diagnosis of dental condition, if any


• Inform their patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep their teeth and mouth as healthy as possible


• Complete treatment on affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth, and perform tooth removal for cases where there are high levels of decay


• Consider treatment methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for them based on their situation


• Keep all equipment functional and clean


• Maintain dental files for all patients


• Monitor and evaluate any x-ray images for any part of the patient’s oral cavity


• Refer patients with complicated cases beyond them to other dental specialist for more advanced procedures and care.


• Any other responsibility assigned by the management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified COHO from a well-recognized institution


• Should have a practicing license from the board of practitioners


• Experience of at least 1-2 years


• Effective interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service


• Competence in MS office


• Quick learner and able to manage change.

The candidate must be available immediately.

How to Apply:

 
Send  updated & detailed CV to hr@asteriskkenya.com.  

Quote the position applied for and preferred location as the subject. 

You must state the current and expected salary on email body to be considered.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.