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Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) at Oasis Healthcare

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Diploma
  • Experience 1 year
  • Location Bungoma , Eldoret , Homa Bay , Kakamega , Kitui
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare&nbsp

Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) at Oasis Healthcare

Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Overall Responsibility

  • To promote oral health, prevent and manage common dental conditions, and provide clinical and community-based oral health services in line with professional standards and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct oral examinations, diagnose common dental conditions, and provide appropriate treatment.
  • Perform basic dental procedures such as extractions, fillings, scaling, and prophylaxis.
  • Provide emergency dental care and pain management.
  • Refer complex dental and oral health cases to the Dental Officer or higher-level facilities.
  • Conduct oral health education sessions for individuals, groups, and communities.
  • Promote preventive practices such as oral hygiene, fluoride use, and dietary advice.
  • Organize and participate in community oral health outreach programs.
  • Maintain accurate patient treatment records and registers.
  • Collect and analyze data on oral health indicators for reporting and decision-making.
  • Adhere to ethical and professional standards as set by relevant licensing authorities.
  • Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices within the dental unit.
  • Participate in continuous professional development and institutional training.

Job Qualifications & Skills 

  • Diploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
  • Valid registration and practicing license with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a hospital or community health setting.
  • Knowledge of oral health education, preventive dentistry, and minor dental procedures.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Method of Application

  • Interested candidates are to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including names and contacts of three references, to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com on or before 30th September 2025.

The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied, e.g.:

  • HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER”, 
  • Pharmaceutical Technologist- Homabay”
  • “Optometrist- Homabay”
    “COHO- Homabay”
  • Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.

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