Requirements:-

 Served in the grade of Senior Dental Officer (CPSB 06) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (DS) degree or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
 Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
 Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
 Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
 Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and  demonstrated ability and competence in organizing, performing and discharging the dental function.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

 performing specific dental procedures including restorative, prosthodontics, pea dodonticts, orthodontics, minor oral-facial surgeries, and periodontology;
 being on call to review and manage dental health patients;
 undertaking medico-legal duties which include filling of P.3 forms;
 undertaking dental examinations, age assessment, and writing dental reports;
 conducting outreach community oral health services;
 referring complex cases;
 educating and creating awareness on prevention of dental diseases and dental health;
 maintaining up-to-date dental health patients’ records and bio data;
 supervising, training and coaching dental interns and students;
 ensuring that dental health reports are prepared and submitted promptly;
 coordinating preparation of annual work plans and ensuring they are adhered to; and
 Coordinating capacity building and deployment of dental personnel.