Requirements for appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen;
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Degree in Surgery orBachelor of Dentistry Degree from a University recognized in Kenya
Master of Medicine Degree in Maxillofacial Surgery from aUniversity recognized in Kenya
Registered as a Medical Specialist Practitioner by MedicalPractitioners and Dentist Council
Have a Valid Practicing License
Be of acceptable moral and professional standing
Willing to undertake duties physically in any part of Tharaka NithiCounty as they will be assigned from time to time
Certificate in computer application skills from an Institutionrecognized in Kenya

Duties and responsibilities

The Maxillofacial Surgeon will be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;

Consulting with patients and analyzing patient data to determinepatient needs and treatment
Collaborating with other specialists, such as restorative dentistsand orthodontists, to plan management of patients
Recording patient care by maintaining detailed notes ofappointments with patients, including comments, tests and/ortreatments prescribed, tests and investigations required
Performing surgical procedures to extract impacted or damagedteeth, place dental implants, and remove tumors and otherabnormal growths of the oral and/or facial abnormalities
Prescribing medication to improve recovery and control pain aftersurgery and other pain causing procedures
Treating infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face, andrelated structures
Providing emergency treatment of orofacial injuries including faciallacerations, intraoral lacerations, and fractured facial bones
Performing minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone operations
Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term treatment
Conducting research on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the oral and/or facial regions
Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.