Job Summary
The role-holder provides a comprehensive dental care to patients, addressing their needs through examinations, consultations, and a range of procedures while ensuring clinic efficiency and quality assurance in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Attend to patients reporting to the dental clinic, conducting thorough examinations and consultations to assess dental health.
- Address dental emergencies by providing prompt and effective treatment to alleviate pain and prevent further complications.
- Review patient charts and medical histories to develop personalized treatment plans that address individual dental needs.
- Perform a variety of dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
- Interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, to accurately diagnose dental problems and determine appropriate treatments.
- Supervise dental staff, providing guidance and ensuring efficient clinic operations to maintain a high standard of care.
- Participate in the continuous review and improvement of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality assurance and compliance with best practices.
- Train dental students on attachment, fostering the next generation of oral health professionals by providing hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time,
Education/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree of Dental Surgery or related field from a recognized institution
- The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
- Have a minimum of 3 year’ experience in working in a Dental Surgery or related field
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications to recruit@tenwekhosp.org on or before 20th February, 2026, enclosing:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Faith
What is a Statement of Faith?
A Statement of Faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.