Community Oral Health Officer, MEDICAL

• Assess patients by taking medical and dental histories, conducting oral examinations, and documenting findings.
• Develop care plans, obtain informed consent, and provide preventive and basic clinical care within authorised scope.
• Identify cases needing dental officer or specialist referral and arrange timely referrals.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and risk factors, providing individual and group counselling.
• Support oral health education and screening in schools and communities, and work with health teams to improve referrals.
• Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene, instrument sterilisation, and safe waste handling.
• Maintain accurate patient records, prepare service reports, and coordinate care with clinical teams.

• Diploma or higher qualification in Community Oral Health from a recognised institution.
• Registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and valid practising licence.
• Completion of internship and registration requirements.
• 2 to 3 years post-registration experience in a dental clinic, hospital, or community oral health programme.
• Practical competence in oral health assessment, preventive care, infection prevention, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to assess oral health needs, recognise when to refer, and deliver authorised services safely.
• Skills in patient education, obtaining informed consent, and explaining care and aftercare clearly.

The salary ranges from KES 47,500 to 55,000.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 9 December 2026.