Position: Community Oral Health Officer
Reports to: Centre Manager
Locations: Nairobi, Kakamega, Kapenguria, Mumias, Thika
Job Overview
The position holder is responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered oral healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care to all patients visiting Bliss Healthcare Medical Centre.
- Assess dental conditions and patient needs using defined dental screening and monitoring procedures.
- Analyze X-rays and evaluate dental needs, including medical history review and dental charting.
- Conduct, develop, mount, and trace radiographs required for corrective treatment.
- Undertake treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment, tools, and established oral health procedures.
- Manage and maintain dental department inventory, including consumables, equipment, and instruments, while ensuring stock control and accountability.
- Stay up to date with developments in the dental profession.
- Provide patient education on dental care.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.
- Contribute clinical dental expertise to patient care within the facilities.
- Perform administrative duties and risk management.
- Document patient dental history, chief complaints, and observations, including laboratory procedures, and ensure follow-up on results.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Community Oral Health
- Registered by the Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK)
- Valid annual practice license
Technical Skills / Leadership Competencies
- BLS Certification
- Proficiency in computer application packages
- Wide knowledge of the health industry
- Proven communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy hospital
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply via: recruitment@blisshealthcare.co.ke Deadline: 30th January 2026
Contact Information
📞 0730 704 000
📧 info@blisshealthcare.co.ke
🌐 www.blissmedicalcentre.com
