{"id":100717,"date":"2026-07-11T08:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/community-oral-health-officer-coho\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:45:14","slug":"community-oral-health-officer-coho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/gilgil\/community-oral-health-officer-coho\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)\", \"description\": \"Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)\\nSTMMH-RV\/HR\/2026\/055\\nSt. Mary's Mission Hospital \u2013 Rift Valley is a faith-based healthcare institution committed to providing quality, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare services.\\n\\nWe are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, competent, and experienced\\nCommunity Oral Health Officer\\nto join our dynamic Dental Department.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nProvide preventive, promotive, and basic curative oral healthcare services within the approved scope of practice.\\nConduct oral examinations, diagnose common oral diseases, and develop appropriate treatment plans.\\nPerform scaling and polishing, simple dental extractions, atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), and other approved dental procedures.\\nEducate patients and communities on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.\\nParticipate in community oral health outreach programmes and school health initiatives.\\nMaintain accurate patient records and ensure proper documentation of all services rendered.\\nObserve and uphold infection prevention and control standards in the dental clinic.\\nEnsure proper handling, maintenance, and care of dental equipment and instruments.\\nRefer patients requiring specialized dental care appropriately.\\nParticipate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.\\nQualifications and Experience\\nDiploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.\\nRegistered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).\\nValid practicing license.\\nMinimum of three (3) years' post-qualification experience in a reputable hospital or dental clinic.\\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.\\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.\\nComputer literacy will be an added advantage.\\nWhat We Offer\\nA competitive remuneration package.\\nA conducive and supportive working environment.\\nOpportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.\\nThe opportunity to serve in a reputable faith-based healthcare institution committed to excellence.\\nInterested candidates should submit their applications (soft copies only), ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to\u2013 recruitment@stmmh.co.ke so as to be received by 17th July 2026.\\n\\nApplicants should indicate \u201cCOHO\u201d on the subject line.\\n\\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\\n\\nSt. Mary\u2019s Mission Hospital is an equal opportunity employer\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-08\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"St. Mary's Mission Hospital \u2013 Rift Valley\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Gilgil\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> St. Mary&#8217;s Mission Hospital \u2013 Rift Valley<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Gilgil<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)<br \/>STMMH-RV\/HR\/2026\/055<br \/>St. Mary&#8217;s Mission Hospital \u2013 Rift Valley is a faith-based healthcare institution committed to providing quality, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare services.<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, competent, and experienced<br \/>Community Oral Health Officer<br \/>to join our dynamic Dental Department.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Provide preventive, promotive, and basic curative oral healthcare services within the approved scope of practice.<br \/>Conduct oral examinations, diagnose common oral diseases, and develop appropriate treatment plans.<br \/>Perform scaling and polishing, simple dental extractions, atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), and other approved dental procedures.<br \/>Educate patients and communities on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.<br \/>Participate in community oral health outreach programmes and school health initiatives.<br \/>Maintain accurate patient records and ensure proper documentation of all services rendered.<br \/>Observe and uphold infection prevention and control standards in the dental clinic.<br \/>Ensure proper handling, maintenance, and care of dental equipment and instruments.<br \/>Refer patients requiring specialized dental care appropriately.<br \/>Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.<br \/>Qualifications and Experience<br \/>Diploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.<br \/>Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).<br \/>Valid practicing license.<br \/>Minimum of three (3) years&#8217; post-qualification experience in a reputable hospital or dental clinic.<br \/>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.<br \/>High level of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.<br \/>Computer literacy will be an added advantage.<br \/>What We Offer<br \/>A competitive remuneration package.<br \/>A conducive and supportive working environment.<br \/>Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.<br \/>The opportunity to serve in a reputable faith-based healthcare institution committed to excellence.<br \/>Interested candidates should submit their applications (soft copies only), ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to\u2013 recruitment@stmmh.co.ke so as to be received by 17th July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should indicate \u201cCOHO\u201d on the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n<p>St. Mary\u2019s Mission Hospital is an equal opportunity employer<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply Now<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinkenya.co.ke\/job\/community-oral-health-officer-coho-9\/?form=apply#wpjb-scroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: 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