Job description
MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of ORAL HEALTH OFFICER (1 POSITION)
Reporting to: Principal Laboratory Technologist
Duties and responsibilities:
- Provide preventive, promotive, and curative oral health services.
- Conduct oral health education and awareness to students, staff, and patients.
- Carry out diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of common oral conditions.
- Assist in dental outreach programs and community oral health initiatives.
- Ensure proper maintenance, sterilization, and safe handling of dental instruments and equipment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and reports.
- Supervise and guide students during clinical sessions in oral health procedures.
- To appropriately execute any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualification
Education, Skills and Experience
Must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Oral Health or Dental Surgery from a recognized academic institution.
- At least 3 years’ relevant clinical experience in a recognized hospital or training institution.
- Must be registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
- Computer literacy.
Candidates who meet the requirments should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.
Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.