Dental Officer

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Public Health Dentistry
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practising license is required

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience as a dental assistant is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of management of oral health conditions and minor dental surgery practices

SKILLS

• Skilled in administering anaesthesia for dental surgery
• Skilled in performing tooth extractions and minor surgeries
• Skilled in using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of oral health needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires work at health facilities and in communities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

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