About this role
Dentist
Dentist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 4 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to carry out a full range of dental examinations, care and related procedures for the hospital’s patients in line with established protocols.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Consultation – Ask questions regarding the patient’s ailments, history, symptoms, discomfort or pain in order to understand the patient’s condition. Recommend tests in order to further clarify the patient’s condition and disease. Report writing – Prepare a structured medical report for each patient capturing background information of the ailment, medical history, physical examination, specimens obtained and suggested treatment. Patient files – Maintain patient files and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of activities. Diagnosis – Assess collected information and tests. Utilise medical knowledge and expertise to establish a diagnosis. Treatment – Compile and analyse data collected from dental surveys, dental care programmes and patient records to evaluate the quality of service received by patients. Health and Safety – Comply with established health and safety policies with regard to the handling of instruments, storage of drugs and disposal of sharps and other potentially dangerous equipment and substances. Patient health advice – Educate and counsel patients on improving health and preventing disease, and on interventions or treatments that address risk factors. Training – Train graduate trainees and dental assistants undertaking their post-medical training.
Key Performance Indicators
Average number of patients seen per hour Patient revisit rate Overall patient satisfaction Compliance with protocols Documentation of patient notes
Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements
Bachelor of Dental Surgery or its equivalent Practising licence from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council A minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in a similar position Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required Emergency training (ACLS)
Competencies and Attributes
Interpersonal skills Communication skills Service orientation Problem solving Critical thinking skills Excellent decision making Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Emotionally resilient Attention to detail