Oasis Healthcare Community Oral Health Officer Job in Siaya
Oasis Healthcare Group Limited is Kenya’s first and largest countrywide, fully-integrated private healthcare system, registered in October 2015 and born out of the Oasis Group Practice model of health services provision to harmonize the various companies & facilities existing across the country under the Oasis umbrella.
We currently have facilities in the following counties: Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Uasin-Gishu, Kitui, Nairobi, Kakamega and Bungoma.
We are looking to fill the following positions with qualified and suitable individuals willing to join us at our various facilities.
Main Purpose: The COHO will be responsible with handling all oral health matters for all our clients according to the stipulated procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
Supervise staff and clinic processes
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a busy hospital.
Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
Valid Practicing License.
Must have a work permit and license to practice in Kenya if a foreigner from KMPD Board
Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail
Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your Application, CV, copies of your academic testimonials and other relevant documents via email to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com. Quoting the job title and town location on the email Subject.
NOTE:
We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Applications to reach us before close of business 12th May 2021.
“Oasis Healthcare group is an equal opportunity employer”
