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  • Posted: Sep 13, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes. Accurate health data wil...
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    Dentist

    Summary of Job

    • The Dentist will perform general clinical dentistry procedures such as exams, direct and indirect restorative work, tooth extractions and any other dental procedures.
    • S/he will also provide endodontic care, perform crown and bridge procedures and provide fixed and removable prosthodontics care.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

    Dentist Duties:

    • Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performing regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental hygiene.
    • Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
    • Correcting bite issues and overcrowding.
    • Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners.
    • Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.
    • Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments.
    • Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.
    • Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
    • Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.

    Patient & Family Education / Support:

    • Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
    • Assess patient and family readiness and identifying learning needs.
    • Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
    • Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing patient education manual.
    • Document patient and family education.
    • Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
    • Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
    • Adheres to EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

    Customer Service Requirements:

    • Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills
    • Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
    • Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient.
    • Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress.
    • Must be focused, very detailed and be creative in making a decision.
    • Must be physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
    • Must be able to review, analyze and respond to different situations they encounter daily.
    • Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions.

    Professional Development:

    • EHA Clinics requires all staff to keep their knowledge and skills up to date
    • S/he is expected to continue to learn throughout their career at EHA Clinics through continuing professional development (CPD).
    • The professional body relating to specialist areas will have information on the type of CPD to be carried out and how much should be completed each year. 

    Key Areas of Note:

    • Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan. 
    • Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
    • Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate.
    • Audit of clinical practice and review of relevant literature. 
    • Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
    • Provide literature reviews and the like; review, analyze and determine the significance of a variety of diagnostic test results.

    Qualifications & Training

    • Bachelor’s Degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine degree.
    • Possessing a certified and valid license with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) from a recognized institution.

    Work Experience:

    • Five(5) years post NYSC progressive experience in Dentistry within the private and public sector. Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.

    Key Skills and Attributes:

    • Computer literacy
    • Excellent Communication
    • Working Under Pressure
    • Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
    • Leadership and Teamwork
    • Problem solving and Initiative
    • Time Management and Organization
    • Attention to Detail.

    Salary

    • Competitive salary scale based on improvements from the CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures as well as surveys from top private hospitals in Nigeria.
    • Salary is negotiable but performance-based. Base salary constitutes 70%, while 30% is a bonus based on predefined individual performance indicators and monthly organizational performance. 

    Other Benefits:
    The following benefits are available with this offer of employment:

    • Health Insurance: EHA Clinics will cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse and up to two dependents. Further details are contained in the Nigeria Addendum to the EHA Clinics Employee Handbook.  
    • Group Life Assurance: EHA Clinics provides life insurance for you as our employee. This insurance is payable in the event of your death. The effective date of coverage will be upon successful completion of your probationary period.
    • Group & Personal Accident: EHA Clinics provides Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ADD) for you as our employee. AD&D covers death by accidental means (rather than natural causes) and dismemberment. The effective date of coverage is your hire date.
    • Pension: EHA Clinics supports employee retirement preparation and investment by paying a 10% pension contribution on top of the statutory pension contribution of 8% that is already factored into your salary.
    • Annual Leave: You are entitled to 21 days paid annual leave accrued at 1.75 days/month. Employees may begin scheduling leave with their direct supervisor upon successful completion of their probationary period.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to eHealth Systems Africa on www.eha.ng to apply

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