Dental Technician

Nkhotakota District Council

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant posts that exist in the different sectors of Nkhotakota District Council.

JOB TITLE: DENTAL TECHNICIAN
GRADE: K/M9

REPORTING TO : SENIOR DENTAL TECHNICIAN

QUALIFICATION

Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Dentistry/Dental Therapy from accredited institutions and must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.

DUTIES

  1. Carrying out simple surgical extraction of teeth;
  2. Scaling, polishing and filling teeth;
  3. Prescribing drugs and conducting oral teeth hygiene for patients;
  4. Conducting oral preventive dental work programmes in Institutions and health centres;
  5. Making artificial teeth and fitting them;
  6. Recording data in relevant registers and instruments following HMIS guidelines;
  7. Compile and conducts monthly analysis and submit quarterly report to the designated supervisor following HMIS guidelines;
  8. Routinely monitor the dental services and take necessary actions to improve the service quality and oral health status of the people;
  9. Any other duties deemed reasonable for the post.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Those meeting the required qualifications and experience should send application letters with detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CVs) with contact numbers, copy of a National Identity Card and copies of relevant qualifications enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled the position applied for to:

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE

The closing date for receiving applications is on 30th May, 2024 before close of business. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.