DENTIST – CIMAS 255 views

Job Description

Job Summary
Cimas is a medical aid society whose purpose is to inspire healthier communities by providing global standard health and wellness solutions. In pursuant to this purpose, Cimas is searching for a Dentist to provide oral health care by treating patients, advising, and promoting disease prevention as per Cimas dental policies, procedures and professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Conducting dental consultations and diagnosis per patient in line with WHO, Ministry of Health and Zimbabwe Dental Association.
• Requesting diagnostic tests from the Laboratory and imaging needed per case as per findings from the consultation.
• Preparing, discussing and providing prescriptions for medication for dental conditions.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality for all cases attended to and for all records in line with Doctor-Patient confidentiality.
• Referring patients for specialist care based on dental assessment.
• Ensuring staff adherence to dental operating procedures (personal protective clothing, equipment).
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should
possess the ability to analyse and solve work related
problems to achieve the correct outcomes. Clear verbal, written communication and
ability to prepare accurate reports are essential, as the role involves collaborating with a team of diverse medical professionals and patients.

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree
• Minimum of 2-4 years practising as a Dentist