EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education and research”. This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction. The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.
King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of Dental Therapist.
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POSITION
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COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Dental Therapist
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Tertiary qualification with a Bachelor’s degree in dental therapy.
- A minimum of Three (3) years of experience in the dental therapy field.
- Registered with relevant Professional body and have a valid license to practice.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge in the area of specialty.
- Knowledge of dental processes and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to mould divers personalities into a cohesive group
- Patience, kindness, diplomacy and tact
- Able to reassess situation and change techniques to suite emergency situations
- Knowledge, skill and understanding of all phases of the job and closely related matters
- Makes clients and their needs a primary focus of work and actions. This includes clients that are both internal and external to the Hospital.
- able to guide, manage, motivate and develop subordinates so as to achieve maximum results
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- Implement the safe practice of Dental Therapy
- Ensuring the patients receive high-quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Implement and maintain standard of documentation in accordance with Hospital standards for records and record-keeping.
- Implement research/evidence-based practice and audit clinical outcomes, to inform and lead clinical practice and set clinical standards.
- Supervise aspects of care pertaining to the Dental Hygiene of the clients.
- Participate in professional teaching and training where appropriate
- Use the appraisal system to request further training
- Identify training needs for oneself.
- Implement standards of delivery of care and infection control.
- Implement policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by the team.
- Assist with clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.
- Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the Hospital policies and initiate investigations as required.
- Develop and maintain the quality of the services provided by the department.
- Obtain feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and enhance performance and delivery.
- Develop, implement and evaluate the Dental Therapy Service protocols.
- Audit and monitor the activities of the Service and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery.
- Attend meetings with internal staff to plan and assign work within the Service.
- Participate in performance appraisals with Dental Therapy Service Staff.
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How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care. Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter from previous employer and criminal record to the above mentioned link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf22sbfMyegQ7vMP0yZtWMiZVp3CDAJlbcV8rhE-iPQWlr2Dw/closedform by November 04th 2022. KFH is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.
Dr. ZERIHUN ABEBE
Chief Executive Officer
