Dentist at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a Dentist to diagnose and advise our patients on various dental issues.
• The ideal candidate will promote good oral health and help patients apply dental care.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• To provide quality medical care to patients under the supervision of the HOD, Consultants and other senior medical staff.
• Performing administrative duties and risk management.
• Examine patients' medical records
• Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
• Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anaesthesia)
• Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings.
• Clean teeth and remove plaque
• Prescribe medications as needed
• Educate patients on proper mouth cleaning techniques, flossing and fluoride use
• To be "on-call" or participate in shift rosters is a requirement of the position

Requirements

• Candidate must be licensed to practice medicine from the Nigerian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria.
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Must have1 - 3 years' experience as a medical officer.
• Candidates must be Knowledgeable in General Medicine and other related areas of medical practice.
• Must have valuable sympathetic bedside manners, strong active listening skills and advanced problem-solving abilities while being able to work in a team.
• Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a strong ability to work well under extreme pressure and self-discipline.