Dental Assistant – Kakamega
Aga Khan Health Services
The position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili and Nyamira. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position:
DENTAL ASSISTANT – KAKAMEGA
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The successful candidate will assist the Dental Surgeon in the provision of comprehensive dental services in line with the Hospital’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and passing dental materials and instruments to the dentist during procedures.
- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of dental instruments.
- Dusting and disinfection of the worktops and equipment.
- Coordinating proper waste disposal.
- Receiving the patients and their attendants from the reception and directing them to their seats in the surgery.
- Managing supply of dental materials
- Taking dental radiographs
The requirements
- Diploma in Dental Assisting.
- At least two years’ experience preferably in a busy dental practice.
- Self-motivated with ability to work without supervision.
- Excellent customer service and people management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Sector
Social Development
About The Agency
Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community’s health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information……
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
26-Apr-2025
