Our client is a dental practice based in Nairobi, and is looking for a Part-time Dentist and a Dental Assistant.

Part time dentist is typically responsible for:

educating patients on oral healthcare;examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays;assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients;carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease; maintaining patients' dental records;keeping abreast of new developments through structured continuing professional developmentmarketing services to potential clients.Requirements: Bachelor of Dental Surgery and at least 1-2 years’ experience

Dental assistant is typically responsible for:

Maintains supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishes supplies)Monitors InventoryRecording data on patient’s record or chart as directed DDSPatient and community education on oral health (extra-oral)Patient reception and dismissalAppointment book control and maintain recall systemBlock out times for reserved emergency and new appointmentsMaintaining and controlling business areaHandle all incoming calls promptly and efficientlyPatient follow-up treatment callsPublic relationsBookkeepingManaging receivables and payablesMaintaining file systemOrdering and receiving suppliesPreparation of the treatment/clinical areaCleaning and Sterilization of instruments and handpiecesMust be reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity.Previous Experience in a dental practice is also requiredIf you fit the above roles please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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Dental Surgeon (Mobile Unit) at The Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs and Vacancies

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

DENTAL SURGEON (MOBILE UNIT)
Working in a fully fledged Mobile Unit, the Dental Surgeon will review patients and monitor patients’ progress on a regular basis. S/he will carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures. S/he will liaise with Consultants on handling
specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care.

Applicants must be registered with the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board and have a minimum of Bachelor of Dental Surgery qualification with at least 3 years relevant practice including one year internship from a reputable institution.

To apply
Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to:

The Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital,
Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100,
NAIROBI

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 10th July, 2011.

Applications by email are preferred. Visit our website www.aku.edu for more information. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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