Nairobi Hospital Dental Officer and Dental Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual improvement. 

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

Dental Officer

Ref: HRD/DO/05/14
 

Reporting to the Accident and Emergency Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:-

• Initial management, stabilization and treatment of all dental patients.
• Admitting and discharging dental patients from Accident & Emergency.
• Undertaking hospital ward procedures as necessary.
• Supervising the Dental Assistant and assigned support staff.
• Ensuring that the dental clinic is adequately stocked with surgical and consumable items.
• Referring patients to appropriate specialists.
• Participating in clinical research.
• Facilitating CMEs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor in Dental Surgery.
• Valid practice and retention licence.
• ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS.
• 2 years working experience in a busy dental clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory skills.

Dental Assistant

Ref: HRD/DT/05/14
 

Reporting to the Dental Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:-

• Preparing patients for dental examinations.
• Assisting the Dental Officer during dental procedures.
• Helping patients schedule appointments.
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment and ensuring the dental trolley is fully kitted.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Dental Technology
• 2 years experience in a busy dental clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.

How to Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference. 

Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00200 

OR eMail recruitment@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than 26th May 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.