Senior Public Health Dental Officer

Reference: HRM 72/173/34 - UPS

Reports to: Principal Public Health Dental Officer

Qualifications: Diploma in Public Health Dental Technology / Dental Therapy or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Experience At least three (3) years working experience as a Public Health Dental

Officer/Dental Officer in Government. Other

Good communication, counselling and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Provide preventive and promotive oral health services. b) Conduct oral health screening and education. c) Participate in school and community oral health programmes. d) Provide dental health education and counselling.

e) Participate in oral disease prevention and control programmes. f) Collect, analyse and report oral health data. g) Participate in community outreach activities. h) Supervise and mentor junior dental health staff. i) Participate in quality improvement and continuing professional development. j) Prepare periodic reports and perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Page 61 of 62