Dental Surgeon, Outreach Clinic- Park Place at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases and carry out emergency dental procedures.
• Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this.
• Experience in rotary endodontics and fixed prosthetic works eg: ceramic crown, bridges, veneers.
• Records care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or documents as required.
• Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and update staff on new practices and procedure.
• Follows policies and procedures as stipulated by JCIA and SafeCare guidelines for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Dental Surgery
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general dentistry. Preferable certification in Rotary Endodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics.
• Experience in implementation of quality and patient safety programs