Fresh Jobs at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures;
• Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this.
• Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases
• Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care
• Records care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. Complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or documents as required.
• Dental Implant case diagnosis, treatment and long term follow up
• Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases
• Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and methods; update staff on new practices and procedure.
• Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Dental Surgery
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Valid License
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general dentistry and dental implants
• Clinical experience in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine: patient education, diagnosis and treatment modalities

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Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement counselling strategies for students at the university.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to advise and assist students in academic development.
• Crisis Intervention - Respond promptly to mental health emergencies, including suicidal ideation, trauma, or acute psychological distress.
• Promote Mental Health Awareness - Organise workshops, awareness days, and campaigns to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness across campus.
• In consultation with the counselling and mental health department in the hospital and other contracted services, refer any cases for specialised services.
• Assist in compiling a record of useful information on guidance/counselling, and coordinate with other relevant offices to make it available to students.
• In consultation with the office of student experience, participate in organizing educational seminars and workshops for students in the field of guidance and counselling.
• Generate Monthly activity reports.
• Keep appropriate data and update stakeholders for the purposes of planning and evaluating student health care needs and services.

 Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of continuous experience in Counselling.
• At least a bachelors degree in counselling from a recognised Institution.
• Prior experience working with adolescents and young people in a higher education Institution is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge in research.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Must be registered as a Counsellor with a reputable body
• Certification in Basic Life Support will be an added advantage.
• Organized and can work under time constraints.
• Flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Have good interpersonal relations.
• Have skills in handling students’ problems and welfare.
• Work successfully and independently in a team environment.
• Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.
• Demonstrate respect and concern for students and other staff members.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms.