An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior and experienced officer. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital and will be deployed to perform the following duties:-

• Providing dental care including: diagnosing common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and referring.
• Carrying out minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, and conservative dentistry.
• Facilitating admission, disease investigations of patients, report writing and assisting in theatre activities.
• Collecting information on dental health information system.
• Organizing discharge summaries and follow-up of patients; and acting as the first on call on duty.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Successfully completed one (1) year Internship from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to the Chief Officers Department of Health Services and will be deployed to perform the following duties: –

• Taking medical histories from children and their guardians.
• Performing physical examinations to assess a child’s health.
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory and other medical tests to aid in diagnosis.
• Diagnosing and treating common pediatric ailments and injuries.
• Managing children with acute malnutrition in line with integrated guidelines.
• Implementing treatment plans under the guidance of senior staff.
• Prescribing medications and intravenous fluids.
• Performing basic medical and surgical procedures.
• Performing procedures such as blood draws and lumbar punctures.
• Providing guidance and counseling to patients and families on health-related issues.
• Implementing community healthcare activities and health education programs.
• Promoting rational drug use and adherence to treatment guidelines.
• Documenting patient care and procedures in patient records or electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Reporting notifiable diseases to immediate supervisors and ensuring isolation when necessary.

Requirements for Appointment

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in Child Health and Pediatrics from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
• Valid Professional Practice License from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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