Scion Hospital is an ultra-modern hospital registered in Kenya with three branches operating within Nairobi. Scion was founded in 2009 at Embakasi, along Airport North Road, and has grown to serve more than 1,500,000 members.
Role Overview
The Community Oral Health Officer is responsible for delivering comprehensive dental care, conducting oral health examinations, performing routine dental procedures, leading community oral health education, and maintaining clinic standards.
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).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to hr@scionhealthcare.com using the position title as the subject of the email.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@scionhealthcare.com using the position as subject of email.
