Dental Officer

at Songambele Hospital
Location Simiyu, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted October 24, 2022
Category Health Care / Medical
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Duty Station:
Bariadi-Simiyu, Tanzania

JOB Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in the dental office
  • Doing prevention and treatment of oral and dental diseases
  • Detecting unusual problems in the mouth and taking appropriate measures
  • Extracting and sealing teeth
  • Providing first aid for problems resulting from accidents
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Requirements

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • A minimum of 1 to 5 years of working experience in clinical setting.
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • Diploma in Clinical Dentistry/NTA level for a period of three years from a College recognized by the Government
  • Registered from the Tanganyika Medical Council (Medical Council of Tanganyika)
  • Active License holders from the Tanganyika Medical Council (Medical Council of Tanganyika).

Applying Instructions

Applicants are required to submit their application via email to the following address: songambelehosp@gmail.com

info@songambele.org

Applications should include:

· Cover Letter

· Up-to-date CV

· Copies of relevant qualifications/certificates

· Two Professional References

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.