Community Officer Job in Kenya - Oral Health

Position: Community Oral Health Officer III

Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Consolidated Package: KSH 50000
Job Description
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre.
Responsibilities
  • Participating in oral health demonstrations, exhibitions and giving lectures to communities and schools;
  • Collecting data for fluoride testing in water samples, analyzing and interpreting results and advising the relevant authorities accordingly; and
  • Diagnosis and treatment of common dental conditions, temporary and permanent dental restorations, reducing simple fractures of jaws and  extractions.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a: –
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain) with grade C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and grade C- (Minus) in either Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics or General Sciences; and
  • Diploma in Community Oral Health from Kenya Medical Training College or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
How to apply
All applicants should complete and submit Job Application form KAKCPSB 2A from the County Website.
N/B: No hard copy applications will be received.
All applications should reach this office on or before 20th May 2020 at 5.00 p.m.