Community Oral Health Officer

Missions of Hope International (MOHI)

Missions of Hope International (MOHI) is a Christ-centered, non-governmental organization that serves orphaned and vulnerable children, their families and others in the Mathare Valley slums of Nairobi and other disadvantaged communities throughout Kenya.

Community Oral Health Officer

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

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

• The Community Oral Health Officer in collaboration with the dental officers will provide treatment and rehabilitation of the tissue of oral cavity and face.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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
• Any other duties as may be assigned to you by your superiors from time to time.

Academic and Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
• Valid Practicing License.

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