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The County Government of Nakuru is dedicated to providing quality public services and is committed to equal opportunity employment. Through the Nakuru County Public Service Board, they are seeking qualified and dedicated Kenyan citizens to fill various vacant positions within the Department of Health Services. This advertisement outlines the requirements, duties, and application process for the position of DENTAL SPECIALIST I - ORTHODONTIST.
The Nakuru County Public Service Board is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dental Specialist I - Orthodontist to provide specialized orthodontic care within Nakuru County. This is a permanent and pensionable position offering an opportunity to significantly contribute to the dental health and well-being of the community.
DENTAL SPECIALIST I - ORTHODONTIST – ADVERT NO. 04/2025/02
Job Overview
Number of Positions: One (1)
Location: Nakuru County, Kenya (Specific work station not mentioned)
Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
💰 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 102,860 - 137,070 per month
Allowances: As per the SRC circulars attached to the position.
Job Summary
The Dental Specialist I - Orthodontist will be responsible for performing a range of specific dental care procedures with a specialization in orthodontics, managing dental health patients, undertaking medico-legal duties, conducting examinations and assessments, participating in community oral health services, referring complex cases, educating on dental health, maintaining patient records, supervising trainees, ensuring timely report preparation, coordinating work plans, and facilitating capacity building for dental personnel within the health facilities of Nakuru County.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performing specific dental care procedures including restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, pedodontics, orthodontics, minor oral-facial surgeries, and periodontology.
- Being on call for review and managing dental health patients, with a focus on orthodontic cases.
- Undertaking medico-legal duties which include filling of P.3 forms related to dental and orthodontic issues.
- Undertaking dental examinations, age assessment, and writing dental reports, including those specific to orthodontic evaluations.
- Conducting outreach community oral health services, including education and screening related to orthodontics.
- Referring complex dental cases, particularly those requiring specialized orthodontic treatment.
- Educating and creating awareness on the prevention of dental diseases and the importance of dental health, with a focus on orthodontic care and alignment.
- Maintaining up-to-date dental health patients’ records and biodata, including detailed orthodontic treatment plans and progress.
- Supervising the training and coaching of dental interns and students, particularly in the area of orthodontics.
- Ensuring that dental health reports, including those related to orthodontic treatments, are prepared and submitted promptly.
- Coordinating the preparation of annual work plans for the dental department, ensuring that orthodontic services are adequately planned for and adhered to.
- Coordinating capacity building and deployment of dental personnel, including those specializing in orthodontics.
Qualifications & Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Work experience of at least six (6) years post-registration.
- A Bachelors of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- A Masters of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- A valid certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- A Valid Specialist Practising License from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council in the field of Orthodontics.
- A Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of health services in a large health institution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website:
APPLY HERE 👉
A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of the following documents should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 20th May, 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand-delivered applications or applications sent via email will be accepted):
- National ID
- KCSE Certificate
- Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates
- Professional Registration certificates
- Valid Practicing License (including specialist license in Orthodontics)
Clearly indicate the Advert number (04/2025/02) and the position applied for (DENTAL SPECIALIST I - ORTHODONTIST) on top of the envelope and address to:
The Secretary Nakuru County Public Service Board Public Works Building- Prisons Road P.O Box 2870-20100 NAKURU
Important Information:
- The County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, Persons Living with Disabilities, and Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.
- Appointed candidates will be required to present chapter six clearance documents as listed:
- Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The Board and the County Government of Nakuru are committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. Applicants are cautioned against fraudsters.
- Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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