Public Health Dental OfficerNew!

• Diagnose and treat dental and oral conditions at district health facilities.
• Carry out extractions, fillings and other dental procedures within scope.
• Run school and community oral health education and screening programmes.
• Promote oral health through community awareness and fluoride programmes.
• Maintain dental equipment, instruments and records.
• Refer complicated cases to regional referral hospitals.
• Compile oral health reports and monitor service indicators.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Public Health Dentistry or a degree in Dental Surgery from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Experience in dental practice is an advantage.
• Knowledge of oral health promotion and prevention approaches.

Skills & Competencies:

• Dental clinical skills.
• Patient education.
• Equipment care and infection control.
• Community mobilisation.
• Reporting.