Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

Job Title: Community Oral Health Officer (COHO) Department: Dental / Oral Health Department Reports To: Hospital Manager Location: Fedha & Tassia, Kitengela, Utawala, Machakos Number of Positions : 8 Employment Type : Fixed - Contract 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 or...