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Job Title:   Locum Dental Officer (40 Fresher Jobs)   

Organisation: AIDS Information Centre (AIC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Jinja, Mbale, Soroti, Mbarara, Kabale, Arua and Lira, Uganda

Reports to: School Health Project Nurse

About the Company:

The AIDS Information Centre -Uganda is a catalytic not-for profit Non-Governmental Organization established on 14th February,1990 to provide Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services to the population of Uganda. AIC was the pioneer HIV Counselling and Testing Centre in Africa. Over the last 33 years, AIC has since evolved into a thought-leader in HIV programming, Health Systems Strengthening and Knowledge Management. AIC currently has 10 Centers of Excellence spread across the country, which include: Arua (West Nile region), Lira (Mid North region), Soroti (North-Eastern region), Mbale (Mid-Eastern region), Jinja (Eastern region), Kampala (Central region), Mbarara (Western region), Kabale, Kanungu and Rukungiri (South-Western region).

About Program:

AIC Intends to implement an integrated high quality school program, to provide early detection, Care and Treatment for both communicable and non-communicable diseases for the children, adolescents and youths wellbeing. This will entail a comprehensive and contextualized package of health services that will include: TB Screening, Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing, Nutritional Assessment, Counselling and Support, Sexually Transmitted Infections, screening, diagnosis and early management, deworming, dental checkups, eye sight assessment, screening for skin diseases, HPV Vaccination for girls (10 years and above) to prevent cervical cancer, breast cancer screening, BMI measurements and NCD screening (Hypertension and Diabetes), mental health assessment, novel vaccination for Ebola, COVID-19, Viral Hepatitis and Monkey Pox, VMMC, kidney function testing and liver function testing. The program also aims to tackle cross cutting issues including health education on climate change and mitigation needs, Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and proper waste management practices at the learning institutions and surrounding communities.

Job Summary: The Locum Dental Officer shall be responsible for providing preventive, diagnostic, and educational dental services within the school health program to promote and maintain oral health among students. He/she will be involved in conducting oral health assessments, delivering dental treatments, providing oral hygiene education, and coordinating referrals for further treatment. He/she will collaborate closely with school health personnel, parents, and community dental services to support the comprehensive health and well-being of the student population.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine dental exams, screenings, and assessments to identify dental issues such as cavities, gum disease, and other oral health concerns.
• Document findings, maintain student dental records, and provide recommendations for preventive care.
• Deliver preventive dental treatments such as fluoride applications and dental sealants, as appropriate.
• Provide basic treatment services within the scope of practice, including dental cleaning, scaling, and minor restorative care, when required.
• Educate students, parents, and staff on proper oral hygiene practices, such as brushing, flossing, and diet for dental health.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and health promotion activities related to oral hygiene and dental care.
• Refer students to external dental specialists or community dental services for treatment beyond the school’s scope of care.
• Track and follow up on referred cases to ensure continuity of care and positive health outcomes.
• Work closely with school nurses, counselors, and other health staff to ensure integrated care for students.
• Communicate with parents regarding students’ oral health status, treatment plans, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain accurate dental records for each student and compile reports for the school administration or health authorities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, local health regulations, and confidentiality standards.
• Any other duties assigned.

Key Outputs:

• Oral Health Assessments conducted
• Preventive and Basic Dental Care provided
• Oral Health Education carried out
• Referral & Follow-Up done
• Collaboration and Communication done
• Documentation and Reporting done

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: Degree in Dentistry (DDS or equivalent) from an accredited institution and fully registered/ licensed with the relevant professional councils.
• Additional Training: Certification or registration as a Dental Officer or equivalent.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pediatric dentistry or working with school-age children is preferred.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of preventive dental care, oral health education, and minor dental procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in working with children, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to work independently within the school setting and as part of a multidisciplinary health team.
• Comprehensive training in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) conditions is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their recommendation letters recommended by their immediate supervisors, resume, copies of academic certificates or credentials and three referees. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.

All interested Candidates MUST fully fill the AIC Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents requested for above as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:

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Also note that only applications received online shall be considered.

Deadline: 25th November 2024 at 4:30pm

AIC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment, with a Zero tolerance for Fraud, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment. Please contact: fraud@aicug.org.

NB: Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. While AIC appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from AIC Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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