VACANCY: Dental Assistant

THE AGA KHAN HEALTH SERVICE

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Tanzania invites applications for the following position to be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

The Dental Assistant will assist the dentists/consultants in four-handed dentistry and keep the dental operatories equipped with materials supply for dental procedures. 

Key Responsibilities:

·         Assist clinicians in patient examination/procedures including setting up accordingly;

·         Provide low and high volume suction during procedures;

·         Mix and manipulate dental materials;

·         Carry medical record files to the clinic as required;

·         Expose, develop and file intra-oral periapical radiograph using manual and automatic processor as well as develop occlusal radiographs;

·         Manage patient recalls;

·         Assist residents and consultants during orthodontic records including photographs;

·         Keep track and follow up with laboratory technicians;

·         Maintain dental operatories, keep record of dental materials, instruments and patient dental records like x-rays, models etc

·         Involved in prophy, take x-rays, and place rubber dams;

·         Report any faulty or missing equipment to the concerned department;

·         Minor repairs on dentures and orthodontic appliances in dental laboratory;

·         Prepare monthly duty roster of all dental assistants and ensure adherence.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must have a Diploma in Community Oral Health or equivalent with at least 2 years relevant experience from a reputable institution.  S/he should be able to ensure infection control protocol in dental operatories and have excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills.

 

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be send to karim.somroo@aku.edu and hr.arushaclinic@aku.edu.  Applications by email are preferred.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted