Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) at RFH Healthcare

RFH Healthcare is a collection of diverse healthcare solutions thoughtfully pieced together and simply delivered. Wellness of the family unit is the axis on which our dedicated team of compassionate professionals spin to ensure quality and safe solutions that cover everyone.

 

Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
  • Salary RangeKSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month

​​Overview

  • The officer will be responsible for providing Professional Dental Treatment and Hygiene to prevent denta decay by examining, treating, cleaning patients' teeth and providing education to patients on how to care effectively for their teeth and gums, and the effects of diet on oral health.

Skills And Education

  • Diploma in Community Oral Health.
  • Membership with a recognized professional body.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a busy Dental clinic.

Key Roles And Responsibilties:

  • Examine patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.  Analyse 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.
  • Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
  • Supervise staff and clinic processes.
  • Recommend and ensure cost effective buying of equipment and supplies and maintain proper book keeping of the same.
  • Keep up-to-date with new developments within the profession maintaining patient dental records.
  • Gross Salary: Ksh. 75,000

Method of Application

Interested candidates are kindly encouraged to forward their CVs and application letters to recruitment@rfhhealthcare.co.ke clearly indicating on the subject of the email the position applied for, on or before 20th January, 2025.
 

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