Job Title: Dental Officer (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Medical Teams International (MTI)
Duty Station: Kyaka, Uganda
About the Company:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Job Summary: Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of oral health conditions, including minor surgeries and extractions. Leads community mobilization and sensitization of oral health practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and diagnose dental needs
- Perform minor surgeries and tooth extractions
- Collaborate with community health teams to conduct health education on proper oral hygiene practices
- Manage dental emergencies
- Refer complicated cases for further investigation
- Responsible for quality assurance by auditing own practice and ensuring that equipment remains in good condition; Make requisition for supplies and equipment repair needs in a timely manner
- Participate in planning and budgeting process for the dental department
- Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
- Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Public Health Dentistry
- Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
- Valid practicing license is required
Experience
- 2 years of experience as a dental assistant is required
- Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of management of oral health conditions and minor dental surgery practices
Skills
- Skilled in administering anesthesia for dental surgery
- Skilled in performing tooth extractions and minor surgeries
- Skilled in using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of oral health needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A good command of both written and spoken English
Abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
- Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
- Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
- Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Physical Conditions
- This position requires work at health facilities and in communities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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