Job Title: Public Health Dental Officer
(Entry Level Jobs)
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Duty Station:
Uganda
About US:
The International
Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by
conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It
was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in
Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens
of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced.
Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to
rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from
violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging
education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping
communities promote peace and long-term development.
Job Summary: The Public Health Dental Officer will deliver
effective and efficient Oral and Dental services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Making
diagnosis and undertaking treatment and proper management of patients.
·
Carrying
out Oral and Dental health education for patients in the entire community.
·
Reviewing
and evaluating patients undergoing treatment.
·
Imparting
knowledge and skills to students and staff in the hospital.
·
Participating
in research activities.
·
Managing
and accounting for allocated resources.
·
Compiling
and submitting periodic reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the International Rescue Committee Public Health Dental
Officer job must hold a Diploma in Dental Medicine from a recognized
institution.
·
Must be
registered with the Allied Practitioners Council.
·
At least
two years’ experience preferably with NGOs.
·
Good
interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as
independently.
·
Flexible
and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
·
Good
Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note: This position is open only to Ugandan nationals.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link
below.
The IRC and IRC
workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards
for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and
Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.
Deadline: 18th January 2021
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