Job Description
The Society wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the Dentist role that has arisen in the Healthcare Services Division.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Description
Conducts dental consultations and diagnosis per patient in line with WHO, Ministry of Health and Zimbabwe Dental Association.
Requests diagnostic tests from the Laboratory and imaging needed per case as per findings from the consultation.
Carries out dental treatments as required by the patients in line with WHO, Ministry of Health and Zimbabwe Dental Association.
Prepares, discusses, and provides prescriptions for medication of dental conditions.
Ensures proper creation and maintenance of patient records.
Maintains patient confidentiality for all cases attended to and for all records in line with Doctor-Patient confidentiality.
Refers patients for specialist care based on dental assessment.
Liaises and engages with other health practitioners and service providers in different fields in the management of patients.
Monitors the sterilisation and disinfection of equipment and consumables in line with WHO, Ministry of Health and Cimas Protocols.
Monitors preparation of the dental surgery and chair before and after attending to patients and ensures thorough cleaning and disinfection.
Monitors staff adherence to dental operating procedures (personal protective clothing, equipment) is always used.
Educates patients on proper oral hygiene practises.
Participates in planned wellness programmes by providing Oral Health Talks in the communities in conjunction with iGo Department.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidate Requirements
Holder of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
Valid Open Practising Certificate (OPC).
Registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe.
Practising Dentist with more than 2 years working experience.
