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Dentist
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The job holder will be responsible for diagnosing, treating and advising on various dental issues. The key objective for this role will be to promote and maintain good oral health among our patients which will involve not only treating existing dental conditions but also educating individuals about preventive dental care practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examining teeth and diagnosing patients’ dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays
- Treating pathological conditions of the oral cavity
- Performing dental surgery, including the extraction of teeth and roots, removal of impacted teeth
- Analyzing oral radiographs for diagnostic purposes
- Prescribing medications for infection control, pain control, and for the control of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections
- Providing instructions in oral hygiene and methods of preventing the spread of oral diseases.
- Reviewing medical histories and records dental treatment in medical charts to ensure that treatment plan does not compromise patient health
- Assessing treatment options and agreeing on treatment plans with patients
- Carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease
- Maintaining patients’ dental records and information by entering patient details in the information system (computer) or other patient records
- Providing guidance to dental nurse and receptionist in delivering patient care and coordinating appointments
- Attending meetings, forums, seminars and workshops organized by the management
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and treats staff, physicians and patients with dignity and respect
- Liaising daily with medical/non-medical staff including other doctors and healthcare professionals for effective care delivery
- Preparing operational reports to the management for various activities and operations undertaken
- Performing any other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor degree in Dental Surgery from a recognized university
- Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and dental council
- At least 8 years relevant post-qualification experience
- Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of dental surgery and treatment
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Should demonstrate high levels of compassion, integrity, commitment and professionalism
Clinical Psychologist
KEY RESPONSIBILITY:
The job holder will be responsible for provision and promotion of Mental Health and well-being, counselling education and guidance services to staff and clients at The Savannah Hospital Ltd.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and track the hospital’s annual counselling objectives.
- Review, formulate and implement policies and guidelines that promote counselling services at the hospital
- Implement, monitor and report on counselling services at the hospital.
- Evaluate clients counseling needs.
- Evaluate and report on effectiveness of the counselling care plans.
- Design educative sessions for the public on Psycho-social issues
- Conduct educative and awareness forums (CMEs) for staffs.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Masters in Counselling and Psychology from a recognized institution
- Degree in Counselling and Psychology from a recognized institution
- Registration by relevant regulatory authority/body
- Over three years of experience in Mental Health and wellbeing, counselling and testing, preferably in a secondary care hospital setting
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines.
- Confidentiality and integrity in the profession
- Listening Skills
- Sensitivity and empathy
- Ability to cope with emotional situations.
- Ability to relate with a wide range of people.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary and expected salary, with detailed curriculum vitae, copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to careers@savannahhealth.co.ke quoting the position you are applying for as the subject e.g. ‘Dentist’.
Upon being successful during interviews, the successful candidate must present the following; National ID, KRA Pin, current coloured passport photo, NSSF & NHIF, Good Conduct Certificate, academic and professional certificates, latest pay slips from previous employer (where applicable).
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