The incumbent will be responsible for performing dental work at a professional level at schools, hospitals or clinics to which he/she is assigned. Work involves the examination, treatment, and complete dental care of persons suffering from dental defects.

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at various institutions under the preview of the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

DENTIST I

The incumbent will be responsible for performing dental work at a professional level at schools, hospitals or clinics to which he/she is assigned. Work involves the examination, treatment, and complete dental care of persons suffering from dental defects. Work also includes the supervision of a dental attendant and chauffeur operators where a clinic-mobile is in operation and work is performed independently within professional principles, but general directions are received from a professional superior who reviews work through observations and reports for efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform restoration and dental cleaning.
• Prepare reports relating to the duties performed.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat dental disorders and disorders of the oral cavity in adults and children.
• Educate children and adults in the prevention of dental disorders and the maintenance of a healthy dental condition.
• Perform oral examination of school children.
• Lecture and demonstrate to school children and groups on oral and dental care in outreach and wellness initiatives in the Communities.
• Prepare cavities and fill teeth.
• Diagnose and treat injuries to the teeth, and diseases of the oral cavity.
• Perform oral prophylaxis and extract teeth.
• Supervise the work of a small group of technical assistants and auxiliary staff (dental nurses and dental assistants).
• Supervises day to day functioning of the dental clinic.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Professional training as a Dental Surgeon as evidenced by a Degree in Dentistry.
• Registered with the Dental Council of Trinidad & Tobago.

 * Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago. *

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by October 11, 2024 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building #39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

 Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.