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