Dental Nurse 1 (HTAC/DN 1) - Manchester Health Department

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Dental Surgeon, the incumbent will organize and implement oral health education / promotion activities in health clinics, schools and communities and to carry out prescribed preventive, curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative dental work for children, as well as community members. He/She will plan and organize dental health interventions, and to coordinate the work of subordinates within a health district. 💰Basic Salary: $3,241,533 – $3,853,164 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Planning and organizing oral health education / promotion programmes for schools and communities.
• • Carrying out routine and diagnostic oral examination on children.

• Performing necessary preventive and rehabilitative oral health procedures on children, to include:

  • • scaling, prophylaxis, the application of fissure sealant restoration, extraction of deciduous teeth, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns.
• • Keeping accurate and up to date records of all treatment given to, and contact made with clients.
• • Referring more complex dental problems to the dental surgeon.
• • Preparing and submitting to parish supervisor, monthly, statistical reports.
• • Preparing quarterly and half yearly status reports for a health district.
• • Assisting with the planning and implementation of oral health programmes within a parish or zone.
• • Assisting with the supervision of dental staff, and the coordination of the dental programme within a health district.
• • Giving advice, counselling and instructions to subordinates; hears and resolve complaints, and refers group grievances and unresolved complaints to higher supervisory authority.
• • Acting as resource person at the local level in the dissemination of oral health information.
• • Attending and participating in meetings at clinic, health district, and parish level.
• • Attending and participating in training sessions planned for dental staff.
• • Liaising with other health care providers and non-government organizations.

Required Skills

• Technical:

  • • Comprehensive knowledge of National Oral Health Policy
  • • Comprehensive knowledge of Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • • Sound knowledge of Dental Act and Regulations and Public Health Act.
  • • Sound knowledge of equipment. instruments, materials, methods, and procedures used in dentistry and pharmaceuticals used in dentistry.
  • • Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policy
  • • Sound knowledge of Socio-Cultural Practices and their impact on health
  • • Sound knowledge of Staff Orders for the Public Service
  • • Sound knowledge of Data Protection Act
  • • Proficient in Teaching Methods and Oral Health Education/Promotion
  • • Trained in BLS/PALS
  • • Proficient in the use of relevant Computer Applications (Microsoft-Excel)

• Core:

  • • Good customer service skills
  • • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • • Good team work skills
  • • Good oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

• • Certificate/Degree in Dental Nursing
• • Current Registration with the Dental Council

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than April 23, 2025 to: Senior Human Resource Officer Manchester Health Department 5-7 Ward Avenue Mandeville Manchester 📧 Email: manchesterhealthjobs@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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