Fresh Recruitment at Matibabu Foundation College of Health Sciences

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Community Oral Health Officer (1)

The position is responsible for providing dental treatment and hygiene to prevent dental decay by examining, treating, cleaning patients’ teeth and providing education to patients on how to care effectively for their teeth and gums, and the effects of diet on oral health.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• 2 years of experience as a COHO in a health facility preferably in a rural setting.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• With Practicing License (Where applicable)
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Mature, friendly, confident and caring in nature

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out dental health education to community and MFK partners.
• Carry out surveys within the community to help determine oral health status and needs and report to the Management and other relevant bodies for action.
• Performing simple dental treatments such as tooth cleaning, fluoride application, temporary fillings, and extractions
• Maintaining patient records, tracking oral health trends within the community, and analyzing data to identify areas of concern
• Working with other healthcare professionals to promote overall health and wellbeing

Radiographer / Sonographer – Internship (2)

 Radiographers are primarily responsible for operating X-ray equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images that aid in the diagnosis of various patient conditions

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Sonography / Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from a professional body.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• With Practicing License
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Mature, friendly, confident and caring in nature

Position Responsibilities

• Perform a range of radiographic and sonographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
• Processing, verifying and maintaining x-ray films for patients.
• Promoting and maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients
• Maintaining infection control measures in the work environment
• Ensuring availability of relevant supplies in the imaging room
• Providing care to the patient while ensuring ethical guidelines are followed
• Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs; and
• Keeping up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionizing radiation regulations
• Participating in all appropriate and necessary meetings and committees.
• Mentoring and coaching students on practical attachment
• Promoting and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients

Method of Application

Interested candidates on any of the positions should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to: – The Administration Officer,

Matibabu Foundation,

P.O. Box 230 – 40607, Ukwala, Kenya.

OR E-mail to info@matibabukenya.org