Parish Dental Auxillary Coordinator (Htac/Dn 4) - Manchester Health Department

Summary

To coordinate and supervise the dental auxiliary programme within a parish. This position plans and organizes oral health education/promotion activities within the parish. The PDAC carries out prescribed preventive, curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative dental work on children. 💰Basic Salary: $4,359,501 – $5,182,077 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Plans and organizes oral health education / promotion programmes for schools and communities.
• • Instructs children and adults in the principle of preventive dentistry and the measures necessary to maintain optimal oral health.
• • Carries out routine and diagnostic oral examination on children.

• Performs 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.
• • Keeps accurate and up to date records of all treatment given to, and contact made with clients
• • Refers more complex dental problems to the dental surgeon.
• • Prepares quarterly and half yearly status reports for health district.
• • Assists with the planning and implementation of oral health programmes within a parish or zone.
• • Assists with the supervision of dental staff, and the coordination of the dental programme within the health districts.
• • Gives advice, counsel and instructions to subordinates; hears and resolve complaints, and
• • Attends and participates in training sessions planned for dental staff.
• • Liaise with other health care providers and non-government organizations.
• • Performs other duties within competence, which may be assigned

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of the Dental Act and Regulations
• • Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy
• • Indepth knowledge of the Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual
• • Knowledge of equipment, instruments,materials,methods and procedures used in dentistry
• • Knowledge of Phamaceuticals used in dentistry
• • Knowledge of the rules and regulations applicable to government employees

Qualifications

• • A Graduate from an approved institution as a Dental Nurse;
• • Approximately eight (8) years relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience;
• • Training in Management at the Certificate or Diploma Level;
• • Registered 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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