Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Diagnosing and treating common dental conditions including dental caries, periodontal diseases, malocclusion and other oral-facial conditions;
• Undertaking dental examinations, ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory investigations;
• Performing minor oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including tooth extraction, disimpaction and incision and drainage;
• Undertaking general and specialized dental procedures including restorative, prosthetics, orthodontics, periodontics and pediatric dentistry;
• Providing preventive oral health services including scaling, polishing, fluoride application and oral health education to patients;
• Providing emergency dental services and referral of complex cases to specialist;
• Ensuring proper handling, sterilization, maintenance and custody of dental equipment, instruments and materials in compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines;
• Maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date patient records, dental reports and treatment plans;
• Participating in dental outreach programs, school oral health programs and community oral health awareness campaigns;
• Supervising, mentoring and training Dental Technologists, Oral Health Officers, interns and students on attachment;
• Participating in Continuous Professional Development (CPD), research and implementation of quality assurance in dental services;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by competent authority.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (MPDC);
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship in a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC);
• Have a valid Practicing License from KMPDC;
• Have a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF TUESDAY, 8^TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

NOTE

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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