Principal Public Health Dental Officer

Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NRMH

Reports to: Associate Consultant (Maxillofacial Surgery)

Qualifications: i. Diploma in Dental Therapy/Dental Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution. ii. Diploma in Administration or Management from a recognised institution. Experience At least six (6) years' relevant working experience of which three (3) should have been at a level of a Senior Public Health Dental Officer in .....

Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and a) Plan, coordinate and supervise public health dental activities. Page 38 of 62

Responsibilities: b) Provide technical guidance on oral health promotion and disease prevention. c) Conduct community oral health education and mobilisation activities. d) Participate in oral health surveys and community assessments. e) Coordinate implementation of oral health programmes. f) Monitor and evaluate public health dental activities. g) Supervise and mentor dental and support staff. h) Participate in oral health data collection, analysis and reporting. i) Participate in quality improvement activities in dental services. j) Prepare periodic reports on public health dental activities. k) Participate in development of work plans and budgets for oral health programmes. l) Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.