Oral Health Officer at Mount Kenya University

Education, Skills and Experience

   Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Oral Health or Dental Surgery from a recognized academic institution.
• At least 3 years’ relevant clinical experience in a recognized hospital or training institution.
• Must be registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Computer literacy.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal Laboratory Technologist

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide preventive, promotive, and curative oral health services.
• Conduct oral health education and awareness to students, staff, and patients.
• Carry out diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of common oral conditions.
• Assist in dental outreach programs and community oral health initiatives.
• Ensure proper maintenance, sterilization, and safe handling of dental instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports.
• Supervise and guide students during clinical sessions in oral health procedures.
• To appropriately execute any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.