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Community Oral Health Officer

M.P. Shah Hospital
Nairobi Posted Oct 14, 2026
On-site

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Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Deadline: Oct 24, 2026

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M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 210-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff.

Community Oral Health Officer

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Diploma
  • Experience 1 year
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare

Responsibility

  • 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.
  • Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
  • Supervise staff and clinic processes.
  • Recommend and ensure cost effective buying of equipment and supplies and maintain proper bookkeeping of the same.
  • Keep up-to-date with new developments within the profession maintaining patient dental records.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Community Oral Health.

  • Membership with a recognized professional body.

  • At least 1 year work experience in a busy Dental clinic

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