Clinical Oral Health Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and interpret dental X-rays.
• Diagnose and manage common oral and dental conditions.
• Perform routine dental procedures like scaling, polishing, and simple non-surgical tooth extractions.
• Apply temporary and permanent dental fillings.
• Provide pain management and administer basic emergency oral healthcare.
• Identify complicated dental conditions and refer patients appropriately.

Community Health & Preventive Care

• Educate patients and the public on oral hygiene practices.
• Participate in community outreach, including school health education and wellness camps.
• Raise awareness about disease prevention and promote healthy oral hygiene.
• Collaborate with local authorities to implement oral health policies.]

Clinic Operations & Compliance

• Prepare, clean, and sterilize dental instruments before and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
• Monitor dental supply inventories and report equipment needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
• Licensing: Valid registration and practicing license from relevant regulatory boards.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-internship clinical experience in a busy dental facility.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage.
• Skills: Strong clinical knowledge, excellent patient management, and proficiency in Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)

CVs to be sent to hr@scionhealthcare.com