Oral Health Officer

Ndonyo Healthcare is a private hospital based in Naivasha town. We currently have branches at Gilgil, Kwa Muhia off Moi Southlake Rd Naivasha and Naivasha Town.
We are currently looking for a qualified and dedicated candidate to fill the following position;
Job Title: Oral Health Officer
General Description: The OHO will be responsible with handling all oral health matters for all our clients according to the stipulated procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities

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• Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
  
• Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
  
• Analyze x–rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
  
• Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
  
• Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
  
• Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
  
• Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
  
• Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
  
• Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
  
• Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
  
• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
  
• Maintain a record of day–to–day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed
  
• Document patient dental history and/or complaints and/or observations
  
• Any other duty as maybe assigned from time to time by the supervisor
  

Job Requirements Minimum Qualification

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• Degree in Oral Health
  
• Minimum of two (2) year experience in a busy hospital.
  
• Registered as a Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
  
• Valid Practicing License.
  
• Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail
  
• Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary
  

Application Instructions
Interested candidates to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY; including names and contacts of three references, to (recruitment@nhcmaisha.co.ke) on or before 30th April, 2026.
The email subject line MUST include title of the position being applied for.
“NHC Maisha is an equal opportunity employer”