Dental Officer

The Nairobi Hospital is seeking a highly competent professional for the position of Dental Officer (Reference: TNH/HRD/DO/01/2026). This role reports to the Head of Accident & Emergency and OPCs. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing comprehensive dental care services, ensuring quality treatment is delivered in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Dental Officer will be expected to:

• Carry out patients’ dental examinations using dental instruments and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate the condition of patients and advise on appropriate treatment plans.
• Carry out dental procedures including surgical, restoration, and restorative work as relates to the diagnosis in order to restore patients’ dental health.
• Conduct regular reviews for continuing patients in order to monitor their progress.
• Provide advice to patients on preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care.
• Provide advice on the appropriate design and specifications of equipment for procurement by the Hospital in order to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.
• Ensure proper use of dental materials and equipment and monitor the functionality of the equipment to ensure seamless provision of dental services.
• Document and record all processes for ease of reference and decision-making purposes.
• Book patients and attend to emergency patients in the clinic.
• Perform any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

Core Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate the following core competencies:

Professional Skills

• Ability to review and manage dental patients
• Knowledge and ability to classify dental diseases
• Ability to conduct dental procedures (Surgical, Restoration, Restorative)
• Ability to operate dental instruments and diagnostic equipment
• Research skills

Personal Attributes and Soft Skills

• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient care skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Effective decision making and judgement skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality