# COHO Job M.P. Shah Hospital

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Company: M.P Shah Hospital

Category: Healthcare & Medical

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-24

Expires: 2026-11-08

## Job Description

Medical Jobs. M.P. Shah Hospital Jobs. Community Oral Health Officer examining and treating patients’ teeth and gums, taking radiographs and providing dental care instruction, requiring a diploma in Community Oral Health, membership with a recognised professional body and at least 1 year experience in a busy dental clinic, in a hospital healthcare environment, on-site role.

### Key Responsibilities

- Examine patients’ teeth and mouth

- Assess the dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures

- Analyse x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary, including medical history review and dental charting

- Take, develop and mount radiographs, as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment

- Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures

- Clean teeth using brushes and polishers to remove plaque and stains, ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained

- Fill cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth

- Treat and help to prevent gum disease

- Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients

- Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts

- Document patient dental history, chief complaints and observations

- Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results

- Supervise staff and clinic processes

- Recommend and ensure cost-effective buying of equipment and supplies, and maintain proper bookkeeping of the same

- Keep up to date with new developments within the profession, maintaining patient dental records

Qualifications & Other Requirements

- Diploma in Community Oral Health

- Membership with a recognised professional body

- At least 1 year’s work experience in a busy dental clinic

Key Performance Indicators

- Seeing patients at a turnaround of 30 minutes

- Extended knowledge of crown and bridge cutting

- Efficient patient management skills

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