Part-Time Dental Officer

Job Description

Organisation: Watoto Church and Child Care Ministries

Duty Station: Watoto Village – Laminadera, Uganda

About Organisation:

Watoto Church and Child Care Ministries has experienced exponential growth in the past couple of years composed of multiple Celebration Centers (Campuses) and diverse Community care initiatives that include Child Care, Community and Neighborhood, Education and FM Radio amongst others. In all of this, Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for community.

 Job Summary:   We are seeking to recruit a Part-time Dental Officer to deliver quality and efficient dental services to meet the needs of Watoto Mothers and children in Watoto ministries.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide guidance to the assigned dental unit in Laminadera Children’s Village with department protocols and policies.
• To monitor drug reactions, and progression and provide appropriate management including referral of complicated dental cases.
• To execute standard dental examinations, evaluations, and screenings to identify oral health concerns.
• To participate in all oral health promotion programmes that include oral health education, surveys, and research as organised by Watoto Medical Department.
• To participate and monitor the development of dental standards, practice protocols, operating procedures, and adherence to compliance at the dental clinic level.
• To participate in strategic planning for the dental clinic in accordance with the department protocols and policies.
• To identify and cultivate partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and private sector entities to resource the dental unit.
• To provide evidence-based oral care to the clients.
• To maintain accurate reporting records in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
• To supervise dental assistants and volunteers, ensuring the highest quality of service delivery.
• To support the teaching and training of staff in other departments on various aspects of oral health as organised by the Watoto Medical department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the dental officer role should hold a minimum of a Diploma in public health Dentistry or equivalent from a recognised accredited institution.
• Must have a valid practising license from the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• At least two years’ experience, preferably in paediatric settings.
• Strong knowledge of preventive dental care, oral health education, and minor dental procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages
• Passionate about community oral health care with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website;

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Go to Apply for a job section

• Under that, view the Job Role and click on the link that reads; Apply
• Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled.
• Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Job Title First Name, Last Name)