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Dental Assistant

MP Shah Hospital

NairobiEntry level · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 27 Sept 2026
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Job Title: Dental Assistant

Division: Medical

Reporting to (Title): Dentist / Community Oral Health Officer

Department: Dental

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Job Purpose

To assist the Dentist in performing treatment for patients in restorative dentistry or oral surgery.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Laboratory Records – Document lab procedures, ensure follow up on results, and record treatment information in patient records

Key Performance Indicators

  • Number of procedures (outpatients) done
  • Patient turnaround time
  • Revisit rate of patients
  • Compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols

Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

  • Diploma in Community Oral Health
  • A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience in a dental clinic
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required

Competencies and Attributes

  • Communication skills
  • Service orientation
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Excellent decision making
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail

Work Environment

Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to potential contamination from infectious specimens and toxic reagents and fumes.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their applications through the hospital recruitment portal on or before 30th September 2026 .

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