Entry Level Public Health Dental Officer US NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee
Job Title: Public Health Dental Officer (Entry Level Jobs)
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced. Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping communities promote peace and long-term development.
Job Summary: The Public Health Dental Officer will deliver effective and efficient Oral and Dental services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Making diagnosis and undertaking treatment and proper management of patients.
- Carrying out Oral and Dental health education for patients in the entire community.
- Reviewing and evaluating patients undergoing treatment.
- Imparting knowledge and skills to students and staff in the hospital.
- Participating in research activities.
- Managing and accounting for allocated resources.
- Compiling and submitting periodic reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the International Rescue Committee Public Health Dental Officer job must hold a Diploma in Dental Medicine from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the Allied Practitioners Council.
- At least two years’ experience preferably with NGOs.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Good Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note: This position is open only to Ugandan nationals.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Deadline: 18th January 2021
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