Oral Public Health Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and implement community oral public health programs and projects in line with the corporate as well as national health strategies.

• Develop plans to enforce oral health promotion and preventive in the community

• Establish processes to monitor outcomes of community oral public health programs and projects and suggest changes to improve the outcomes

• Provide specialist advice and input on any relevant initiatives that require an oral health perspective

• Provide professional advisory support to relevant staff members ensuring an efficient and effective service delivery.

• Develop training needs for dentist/dental hygienist/dental assistants when needed or upon request.

• Develop and review dental health educational materials.

• Develop policies, guidelines and procedures related to oral public health services

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by preempting risks and taking necessary actions to prevent them from happening

• Assist in collating all necessary information related to serious incidents and risks related to the service.

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.

• Participate in audit, customer satisfaction programs, research and other quality improvement activities

• Liaise with relevant departments/sections to develop monitoring and evaluation reports related to oral public health services

• Monitor progress of all programs, projects and service improvement initiatives related to oral public health services

• Analyze community needs regarding oral health promotion and prevention, identify trends and patterns of dental disease, and report recommendations to line managers based on evidence-based findings

• Use verbal and written communication to establish and maintain effective relationship within the department as well as other directorates.

• Develop reports and presentations as per request of the line manager

• The incumbent will undertake any other related duties or responsibilities as directed.

• Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard any sensitive information.