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Dentist

MP Shah Hospital

NairobiNot stated · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 27 Sept 2026
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Job Title: Dentist

Division: Medical Service Division

Reporting to (Title): Head of Section, Dental

Department: Dental

Direct Reports: Community Oral Health Officer, Dental Nurse

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Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to carry out a full range of dental examinations, care and related procedures for the hospital’s patients in line with established protocols.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Training – Train graduate trainees and dental assistants undertaking their post-medical training

Key Performance Indicators

  • Average number of patients seen per hour
  • Patient revisit rate
  • Overall patient satisfaction
  • Compliance with protocols
  • Documentation of patient notes

Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery or its equivalent
  • Practising licence from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
  • A minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in a similar position
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required
  • Emergency training (ACLS)

Competencies and Attributes

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