Parish Dental Auxiliary Coordinator (HTAC/DN 4) - Manchester Health Department

Job Purpose

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. 

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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 

Key Responsibilities will include:

• 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 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

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

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED