Kilifi County Community Oral Health Officer Job in Kenya

County Government of Kilifi
 

County Public Service Board
 

The Kilifi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per SECTIONS 45,50,51,58, and 63 of the County Government Act of 2012.

Community Oral Health Officer
1 Post  

Position Summary: To promote oral health services in schools and communities.
 

Essential Job Functions and Standards

• Conduct awareness campaigns in schools, communities including amongst women groups and in maternal child health clinics
• On a regular basis, conduct mass dental checkups
• Conduct basic community oral health status surveys
• Conduct chemical tests and analysis on water samples to determine fluoride content
• Diagnose and treat common dental conditions
• Induct, supervise, train interns in the department
• Undertake research, provide support to hospital staff and external researchers undertaking research
• Participate in the development of departmental work plan and budget based on the hospital strategic plan
• Prepare individual annual work plans, and in consultation with your supervisor, periodically participate in appraisal discussions.
• Participate in departmental meetings and in committees related to Social Work
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly reports
• Undertake any other duties as directed by your supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• Two years relevant working experience
• Registration with the relevant body
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer Literate
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010

How to Apply
All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials. 

Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the position/specific area you are applying for to reach on or before 18th August, 2014 and addressed to:

The Secretary
Kilifi County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 491 – 80108
Kilifi Kenya

or be hand delivered at Kilifi County Public Service Board Office, Deputy Governors Office, Kilifi on or before 18th August, 2014

Note

• The - Youth, women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply;
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted; and
• The Kilifi County Government is an equal opportunity employer; any candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.