Community Oral Health Officer at Bristol Park Hospital

Responsibilities

• Performing authorized dental procedures including cleaning teeth, removing plagues, replacing missing teeth, filling cavities, rebuilding of broken teeth and removing severely damaged teeth in a safe and sterile environment while providing quality dental experience during the procedure.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Conducting dental health education to patients.
• Offering counselling to patients who require reassurance.
• Managing inventory of the equipment and supplies at the dental unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
• Implementing and adhering to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure’s space and storage of the clean instruments.
• Analysing x-rays and evaluating dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
• Treating and helping to prevent gum disease.
• Providing instruction on dental care and writing prescriptions for patients.
• Recording keeping and Inventory.
• Maintaining dental files for all patients.
• Writing weekly /monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Valid Practicing License
• Registered by Oral Health Association of Kenya
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience as a COHO
• Excellent computer skills

Education

• Diploma in Community Health