Individual Consultant (Dentist) at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking to engage the services of an Individual Consultant to support the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare services and to strengthen outpatient dental care provision. As part of its commitment to ensuring accessible, safe, and patient‑centered clinical services, the Institute recognizes the importance of maintaining adequate specialist capacity to effectively address both routine dental needs and emergency oral health conditions.
• The purpose of this assignment is to support IITA’s efforts to improve oral health outcomes through timely clinical interventions, effective emergency management, and the provision of preventive dental education and counselling. This engagement is critical to sustaining IITA’s high standards of dental care delivery while ensuring operational flexibility and continuity of essential clinical services.
• In line with this, we invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to express their interest in providing the required services.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide outpatient dental specialist care on a locum basis in accordance with established clinical standards and protocols.
• Perform primary care dental procedures, including preventive, restorative, and conservative treatments, as required during scheduled locum engagements.
• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning tailored to individual patient needs.
• Manage dental emergencies effectively, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate follow‑up care.
• Deliver patient education and counseling on oral health, preventive care, and treatment plans to promote long‑term oral health outcomes.
• Maintain strict adherence to dental infection prevention and control protocols, ensuring compliance with clinical safety and hygiene standards. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or Dentistry from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical experience in Dentistry/Dental Surgery, with demonstrated exposure to both public and private healthcare settings.
• Proven competence in delivering primary and specialist outpatient dental care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative procedures.
• Strong understanding and practical application of dental infection prevention, control protocols, and clinical safety standards.
• Experience in patient education, oral health promotion, and preventive dental counseling.
• Prior experience working in institutional, occupational health, or multidisciplinary healthcare environments will be an added advantage.