Deputy Director of Dental Services Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Deputy Director of Dental Services

Job Description

• Steering the implementation of policies, guidelines,
  strategies and programs as provided by the county and national government


• Advising on training Needs Assessment and training of the
  oral health staff


• Advising on staffing needs and participating in the
  recruitment of oral health staff as the technical person.


• Participating in work planning and performance management for
  oral health staff


• Advising on requisition of dental equipment and consumables
  as the technical person


• Leading mentorship and coaching of oral health staff


• Conducting periodic review meetings and prepares monthly and
  quarterly reports.


• Providing linkage between County and Ministry Of Health,
  Kenya Dentist Association and other oral health stakeholders and partners.


• Highlighting gaps and challenges in the provision of oral
  health services in the county and offering technical advice to the county
  executive


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the
  Chief officer or other seniors


• Oversee and manage preventive, primitive and curative dental
  services within the county.


• Represent the Oral health division at the CHMT.


• Steering the implementation of policies, guidelines,
  strategies and programs as provided by the county and national government.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrate clinical expertise, managerial skills, and a
  passion for promoting oral health within the community.

Job Requirement

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;


• Have relevant working experience of not less than ten (10)
  years, three (3) years of which at of which must be in a management level
  or equivalent and relevant position in the public service


• Be in possession of a Bachelor degree in Dental surgery


• Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course Programme
  lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a
  recognized institution


•  Have a Certificate in computer application skills from
  a recognized institution


• Held leadership position in the profession and demonstrated
  leadership capabilities


• Must be registered the with Kenya Medical Practitioners &
  Dentist Council and a member of Kenya Dentist Association with a
  valid practicing license


• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional
  competence in work performance and results


• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;


• Have good interpersonal and communication skills;

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