Job Description
St. Luke’s Hospital is a Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) Institution and is owned by the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire (ADUS) and is situated in Zomba – Malosa. St.Luke’s Hospital invites application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following post:
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Job Title: Dental Therapist
Grade: K
Department: Clinical
REPORTING
- Direct to: Chief Dental Therapist
- Indirect to: Senior Medical Officer
Salary Within Government Salary Scale Segment of Grade K
Number of Post: 1
Location: Zomba – Malosa
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carrying out simple surgical extraction of teeth.
- Scaling, polishing and filling teeth.
- Prescribing drug and conducting oral teeth hygiene for patients.
- Conducting oral preventive dental work programs in institutions and health centres.
- Making artificial teeth and fitting them.
- Fitting appliances in patients mouth and reporting fractured dentures.
- Re – appointing patients for further treatment.
- Supervising the recording of data in relevant register.
QUALIFICATION AND ATTRIBUTES
- Applicants must have a minimum of a Diploma in Dental Therapy obtained from recognized institution,
- Must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi
- Should be in possession of Malawi School Certificate of Education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High level of intergrity and confidentiality.
- Should have worked for more than two years as a Dental Therapist in a busy a hospital.
Interested job applicants meeting the above job specifications should submit their applications to the following address:
The Chief Hospital Administrator
St. Luke’s Hospital
P.O. Box 21
Chilema
ZOMBA
ATTENTION: Human Resources Management Officer
Closing date for submission of application is by 12: 00 Noon 7th February, 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.