Dentist - 2 Posts at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose common oral conditions, treat, prescribe and refer;
• Carry out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic, and conservative dentistry;
• Facilitate admission, disease investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theatre activities;
• Collect information on dental health information system;
• Organize discharge summaries and follow-up of patients and acting as the first on call;
• Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and undertakes the first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs;
• Ensure compliance with hospital and national clinical policies relevant to the safe practice of dentistry.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other, equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Possess a valid practicing certificate from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Membership registration certificate from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.