Dental Assistant - UN Jobs Somalia at Comprehensive Health Services

Services to include

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.

Positions is notional, contingent upon contract award.

Required Skills

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Diploma in Dental Assistance
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Fluency in English

Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for all the General

Medical Officers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Obtains and updates patients’ dental records and prepares and lays out instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
• Makes patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepares them for treatment.
• Assist the dentist in oral surgery, periodontics, endodontic and general dentistry.
• Assists by handing instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction hoses or other devices.
• Instructs patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
• Prepares materials for impressions and restorations as prescribed by a dentist.
• May remove sutures; apply topical anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth.
• May remove excess cement used in the filling process, and place dental dams to isolate teeth for treatment.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Develop and expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Performs clerical functions related to dental activities.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with patients.
• Practice infection control procedures.
• Have the ability to recognize an emergency and how to respond accordingly.
• Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
• Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will review patient’s health history, document care delivered and follow up care required.
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a current passport.
• Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
• Will be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English. Ability to speak French is desirable.
• Work hours are based on an 84 hr. work week; typically seven (7), 12 hour days but other variations may apply.
• Will demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical Management System software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Somalia is required by surface or air.

Job Location Cape Town, South Africa