Locum Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

Job Title: Locum Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) Department: Dental / Oral Health Department Reports To: Hospital Manager Location: Fedha & Tassia, Kitengela, Utawala, Machakos Number of Positions: 4 JOB SUMMARY The Community Oral Health Officer is responsible for providing preventive, promotive, and basic curative oral health services to patients in accordance with professional standards and Ministry of Health guidelines. The officer supports community oral health programs, patient education, diagnosis, treatment, and referral of dental conditions. Key Responsibilities Examine, diagnose, and manage common oral and dental conditions. Carry out dental procedures such as: o Tooth extraction o Scaling and polishing o Dental fillings o Temporary dressings o Oral prophylaxis Educate patients and communities on oral hygiene and preventive dental care. Participate in community outreach and oral health awareness programs. Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation....