Community Oral Health Officer
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | October 16, 2021 |
Category |
Health Care / Medical
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
Chogoria hospital was started by the Scottish missionaries back in 1922 with the help of Mr and Mrs. Irvine being in charge. Chogoria hospital is on a side-road which branches off Embu – Meru highway about 2km from the highway. Chogoria hospital was built in a serene environment around 200km north of Nairobi city. It is situated within the fast growing Chogoria township in Mwimbi division, Maara district in Tharaka – Nithi county.
Job Details
The Hospital is soliciting for qualified applicants for the position of Community Oral Health Officer.
Position requirements:-
- Diploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
- O-Level Certificate
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Diagonize and treat common dental conditions.
- Perform prophylaxis, scaling and polishing of teeth.
- Place fissure sealants and apply topical flourides.
- Write out prescriptions for analgesics and antibiotics.
- Carry out community surveys to determine oral health status.