Job Description

Oasis Healthcare Group Limited is Kenya’s first and largest countrywide, fully-integrated private healthcare system, registered in October 2015 and born out of the Oasis Group Practice model of health services provision to harmonize the various companies & facilities existing across the country under the Oasis umbrella.

We currently have facilities in the following counties: Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Uasin-Gishu, Kitui, Nairobi, Kakamega, Busia and Bungoma.

We are looking to fill the following positions with qualified and suitable individuals willing to join us at our various facilities.

Job Title: Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

(2 Positions)

Location: Nyamira, Kakamega

General Description: The COHO will be responsible with handling all oral health matters for all our clients according to the stipulated procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.


• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.


• Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.


• Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment


• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.


• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained


• Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.


• Treat and help to prevent gum disease.


• Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients


• Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts


• Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations


• Supervise staff and clinic processes

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health


• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a busy hospital.


• Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.


• Valid Practicing License.


• Must have a work permit and license to practice in Kenya if a foreigner from KMPD Board


• Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail


• Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your Application, CV, copies of your academic testimonials and other relevant documents via email to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com quoting the job title with the town name on the email Subject.

NOTE:

We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Applications to reach us before close of business 8th October 2021.

“Oasis Healthcare group is an equal opportunity employer”

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