Dental Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Southern Regional Heath Authority (SRHA) - Clarendon Health Department

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dental Nurse 1 – (HTAC/DN 1) – VACANT - (Salary range $3,241,533 – $3,853,164 per annum and the relevant applicable allowances)

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Dental Surgeon, the incumbent will organize and implement
oral health education / promotion activities in health clinics, schools and communities and to carry
out prescribed preventive, curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative dental work for children, as well
as community members. He/She will plan and organize dental health interventions, and to
coordinate the work of subordinates within a health district.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Degree in Dental Nursing
• Current Registration with the Dental Council

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Core

• Good customer service skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good team work skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of National Oral Health Policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Sound knowledge of Dental Act and Regulations and Public Health Act.
• Sound knowledge of equipment. instruments, materials, methods, and procedures used in dentistry and pharmaceuticals used in dentistry.
• Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policy
• Sound knowledge of Socio-Cultural Practices and their impact on health
• Sound knowledge of Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Sound knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Proficient in Teaching Methods and Oral Health Education/Promotion
• Trained in BLS/PALS
• Proficient in the use of relevant Computer Applications (Microsoft-Excel)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organizing oral health education / promotion programmes for schools and communities.
• Carrying out routine and diagnostic oral examination on children.
• Performing necessary preventive and rehabilitative oral health procedures on children,
• to include: scaling, prophylaxis, the application of fissure sealant restoration, extraction of deciduous teeth, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns.
• Keeping accurate and up to date records of all treatment given to, and contact made with clients.
• Referring more complex dental problems to the dental surgeon.
• Preparing and submitting to parish supervisor, monthly, statistical reports.
• Preparing quarterly and half yearly status reports for a health district.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of oral health programmes within a parish or zone.
• Assisting with the supervision of dental staff, and the coordination of the dental programme within a health district.
• Giving advice, counselling and instructions to subordinates; hears and resolve complaints, and refers group grievances and unresolved complaints to higher supervisory authority.
• Acting as resource person at the local level in the dissemination of oral health information.
• Attending and participating in meetings at clinic, health district, and parish level.
• Attending and participating in training sessions planned for dental staff.
• Liaising with other health care providers and non-government organizations.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, May 19, 2025 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
1-3 Jackson Street
Denbigh, Clarendon
E-Mail – chdhrjobs@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**
PLEASE INDICATE THE NAME OF THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE “SUBJECT
LINE” OF YOUR EMAIL.
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Dental Nurse (Manhester, Jamaica) - SRHA (Manchester Health Department)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position in the MANCHESTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dental Nurse 1 – (HTAC/DN 1) – VACANT - (Salary range $3,241,533 – $3,853,164 per annum and the relevant applicable allowances).

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Dental Surgeon, the incumbent will organize and implement oral health education / promotion activities in health clinics, schools and communities and to carry out prescribed preventive, curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative dental work for children, as well as community members. He/She will plan and organize dental health interventions, and to coordinate the work of subordinates within a health district.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Degree in Dental Nursing
• Current Registration with the Dental Council

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of National Oral Health Policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Sound knowledge of Dental Act and Regulations and Public Health Act.
• Sound knowledge of equipment. instruments, materials, methods, and procedures used in dentistry and pharmaceuticals used in dentistry.
• Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policy
• Sound knowledge of Socio-Cultural Practices and their impact on health
• Sound knowledge of Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Sound knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Proficient in Teaching Methods and Oral Health Education/Promotion
• Trained in BLS/PALS
• Proficient in the use of relevant Computer Applications (Microsoft-Excel)

Core

• Good customer service skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good team work skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organizing oral health education / promotion programmes for schools and communities.
• Carrying out routine and diagnostic oral examination on children.
• Performing necessary preventive and rehabilitative oral health procedures on children, to
• include: scaling, prophylaxis, the application of fissure sealant restoration, extraction of deciduous teeth, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns.
• Keeping accurate and up to date records of all treatment given to, and contact made with clients.
• Referring more complex dental problems to the dental surgeon.
• Preparing and submitting to parish supervisor, monthly, statistical reports.
• Preparing quarterly and half yearly status reports for a health district.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of oral health programmes within a parish or zone.
• Assisting with the supervision of dental staff, and the coordination of the dental programme within a health district.
• Giving advice, counselling and instructions to subordinates; hears and resolve complaints, and refers group grievances and unresolved complaints to higher supervisory authority.
• Acting as resource person at the local level in the dissemination of oral health information.
• Attending and participating in meetings at clinic, health district, and parish level.
• Attending and participating in training sessions planned for dental staff.
• Liaising with other health care providers and non-government organizations.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than April 23, 2025 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer
Manchester Health Department
5-7 Ward Avenue
Mandeville, Manchester
E-Mail – manchesterhealthjobs@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**
PLEASE INDICATE THE NAME OF THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE “SUBJECT
LINE” OF YOUR EMAIL.
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Dental Nurse (Spanish Town, St. Catherine) - Willowdene Family Medical Centre

 We are hiring: Dental Nurse 

Job Requirements:

• Work experience as a practical nurse is preferred 
• Knowledge of PAS system required
• Front Desk receptionist experience is a plus
• Ready to work as a team
• Ready to work shifts

Send your resume to: Wfmcentreja@gmail.com 

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

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.