Dental Nurse/Hygienist, Dental Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force - (Civilian)

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Applications are invited to fill the following positions within the Jamaica Defence Force Civilian (JDF):

  1. Dental Nurse/Hygienist (HTAC/DN 2) - Two (2) positions: Vacant - Garrison Administrative Unit (Health Services Corps) - Salary range: $3,759,184 - $4, 468, 488 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
  2. Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1) - One (1) position: Vacant - Garrison Administrative Unit (Health Services Corps) - Salary range: $2,078,360 - $2,410,261 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post. 
GARRISON ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT (HEALTH SERVICES CORPS)

Dental Nurse/Hygienist (HTAC/DN 2) - Two (2) Positions: Vacant

Under the general direction of the Force Dental Officer, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and providing oral health treatment to patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Patients screened
  • Triage assessments done
  • Medical health history reviews conducted
  • Vital signs taken, routine and diagnostics oral examination
  • Patient records maintained
  • Dental radiographs (X-rays) taken and developed 
  • Local anesthetics administered
  • Assist with the supervision of the Dental Assistant and Dental Assistant Administrator
  • Information on oral hygiene strategies provided
  • Patient records maintained and updated
  • Vital signs of patients taken and recorded before dentist proceeds with examination process
  • Patients provided with information on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
  • Dental radiographs taken and developed in accordance to standards
  • Thorough assessment of oral health trauma, making provision for appropriate treatment
  • Prepare reports as necessary
  • Proper oral health and dental hygiene procedures administered to all patients in keeping with specified standards and guidelines
Other Responsibilities: 
  • Perform other related functions assigned
Required Competencies:
Technical Competencies:
  • Oral health knowledge
  • Clinical skills
  • Use of Technology 
  • Adherence to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection
  • Job knowledge
Core Competencies:
  • Oral and written communications
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Customer and quality focus
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Initiative 
  • Integrity/Ethics
  • Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Minimum Required Education and Experience Qualifications & Experience:
  • BSc degree in Dental Nursing from an approved institution
  • Registration with the Dental Council of Jamaica
  • Valid dental nursing license
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working within the dental field
Special Conditions of the Job:
  • Typical working environment
  • May be required to work beyond the normal working hours
  • May be required to work on weekends and public holidays
  • Office located some distance from the main entrance
  • May be subjected to search based on JDF's rule

Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1) - One (1) position: Vacant) 

Under the general direction of the Force Dental Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of surgeries for daily procedure and stocktaking of materials and instruments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that service given patients conforms with the dental regulation and guidelines of the Health and Dental Act
  • Record treatments and information on patients in their dockets
  • Administer appropriate first and technique to patients in need
  • Take and record patient's medical and dental history and vital signs (blood pressure, temperature and pulse)
  • Maintain and service autoclave and equipment 
  • Provide post-operative instructions prescribed by the Dentist
  • Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments
  • Set up instruments and trays for dental surgeon
  • Prepare materials for specific procedures
  • Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
  • Prepare surgeries for daily procedure
  • Chairside assisting of Oral Health instructions
  • Chairside assisting of specialists - implant orthodontic
  • Post-operative and oral instructions are given to patients
Other Responsibilities:
  • Perform other related functions as assigned
Required Competencies:
Technical Competencies:
  • Clinical skills
  • Use of Technology
  • Adherence to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection
  • Job Knowledge
Core Competencies:
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Customer and quality focus
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Initiative
  • Integrity/Ethics
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
  • Four (4) CSEC or GCE O' level including English Language and a numeric subject
  • Certification in Dentistry from the Dental Auxiliary School
Special Conditions Associated with the job:
  • Typical working environment
  • May be required to work beyond the normal working hours
  • May be required to work on weekends and public holidays 
  • Office located some distance from the main entrance
  • May be subject to search based on JDF's rule
Interested persons should forward their applications and resumes no later than Thursday, August 22, 2024 to the:

Director, Human Resource Management & Administration,
Human Resource Management & Administration (Civilian) Section,
Jamaica Defence Force,
Up Park Camp,
Kingston 5.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




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