Dental Surgeon DS 1
The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Dental Surgeon for the St. Ann Health Department.
Reporting to the Consultant Dental Surgeon. The incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of professional dental services and preventative dental care in a community health centre setting. In accordance with the Government’s policies, regulations/legal requirements and guidelines the dental surgeon will ensure continuous improvements in the quality of care in the delivery of these health services.
Salary Range: $6,799,334 – $8,082,271 per annum
Requirements
- Doctor of Dental Surgery / Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from an accredited Institution; Plus
- Internship; OR
- Three (3) years` post registration experience;
- Fully registered with the Dental Council of Jamaica.
Responsibilities
- Ability to perform clinical examinations, diagnosis of dental abnormalities, treatment planning and basic comprehensive dental care;
- Educate individuals on the nature of oral health related conditions and on the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention;
- Prepares specific reports as may be required;
- Designs and develops and implements appropriate dental department policies, protocols and procedures in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards as directed by the Dental Consultant;
- Assists in the coordination and integration of the department`s dental programmes and services with other corporate and public heath programmes and services for the welfare of the department’s patients.
Specific Knowledge Required
- Sound Knowledge of the National Health Services and the Public Health Act & Regulations;
- Expert knowledge of the Dental Act & Regulations;
- Ability to provide effective leadership and work as part of a team;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with a wide cross section of professionals and organizations;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Excellent communication skills.
Note
Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday June 20, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The Director
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios,St. Ann,Jamaica.
Base Salary: Undisclosed
