Community Oral Health Officer - RU/AFP/07/08/26 at Rongo University

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, one MUST have:


Diploma in Community Oral Health or its equivalent from recognized institution;
At least three (3) years' relevant work experience;
Valid registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
Valid practicing license; and
Computer literacy.


Job Description

An officer in this Level shall:


Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols;
Perform comprehensive oral examinations, including teeth and mouth inspection, charting, and thorough cleaning, including polishing;
Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations;
Assess dental conditions and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures;
Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting;
Perform simple extractions, place fissure sealants, and apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings;
Use dental X-ray machines to take dental radiographs and develop the film for the dentist's analysis;
Review pre-operative settings and make sure that the dentist has what is required to carry out dental procedures; i.e. provide necessary help to the dentist, including mixing materials, trimming, and polishing dental casts;
Implements and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instrument after use, cleaning the dental procedures' space and storage of the clean;
Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures;
Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained;
Provide instruction on dental care;
Maintain a record of day—to—day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed;
Undertake inventory management of equipment and supplies at the Dental Unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.