Orthodontist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orthodontic assessment, imaging analysis, and treatment planning.
• Provide preventive and interceptive orthodontic care for growing patients.
• Manage malocclusions using removable and fixed appliances, aligners, and myofunctional therapies as appropriate.
• Design appliances and coordinate with dental laboratory services.
• Collaborate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) care for craniofacial anomalies and complex cases.
• Supervise and mentor dental officers, interns, and students.
• Participate in community oral health outreach and preventive programmes.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, and policy/protocol development in orthodontics.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Specialist recognition in Orthodontics by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register.
• Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the official KUTRRH recruitment portal at recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke. Ensure all applications are submitted by the deadline.