Dentists Vacancies at Kelina Hospital


Posted on: Mon 18-04-2016

Kelina Hospital is recognized by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council as a Pioneer Hospital in Minimal Access Surgery. At the moment, we routinely do Hyseterectomy, Myomectomy, Cholecystectomy and Appendicectomy laparoscopically. We also do PCNL, Miniperc, Uretero-renoscopy and laser, pneumatic and ultrasonic lithotripsy for kidney stones, laser vaporization and bipolar TURP for the prostate as well as all Gastro-intestinal Endoscopic Procedures.
 
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Dentist
 
Location: Abuja
 
Job Summary
Dentists are medical healthcare professionals who focus specifically on the oral and dental hygiene of their patients.
 
Duties:
* Diagnosing oral diseases.
* Promoting oral health and disease prevention.
* Creating treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.
* Interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests.
* Ensuring the safe administration of anaesthetics.
* Monitoring growth and development of the teeth and jaws.
* Examine, diagnose and treat oral diseases.
* Perform oral treatments including root canals, extractions, and fixing and removing prosthetics.
* Work with clinical staffs to provide quality patient treatments.
* Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care.
* Treat teeth malformations, gum injuries and other oral abnormalities.
* Use dental instruments safely to avoid accidents.
* Operate x-rays and diagnostic equipment effectively to examine teeth and gums.
* Ensure that work area in maintained safe, clean and organized.
* Follow standard dentistry procedures and comply with company policies.
* Evaluate patient's dental health and prescribe medications.
* Give anaesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures.
* Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
* Examine X-rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems.
* Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care
 
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
* Candidate should possess Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
* At least 3 years' post-qualification experience
 
Application Closing Date
15th June, 2016.
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications to: [email protected] with scanned passport-sized photograph, as well as scanned copies of all relevant certificates.
 
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.