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