Islamic Health Association of Malawi (IHAM) is a local Non-Governmental Organization registered with the registrar general, CONGOMA, and NGO Board dedicated in improving the health care services in Malawi in conformity with Islamic teachings to all Malawians irrespective of faith and economic.

IHAM has 22 Health Facilities located in the South and Central Regions of Malawi. IHAM facilities are situated in urban, remote and hard to reach areas.

The objectives of IHAM include:

1. To ensure that the health needs of poor and everyone are addressed
2. To actively promote and support closer partnership among Islamic- related Health services, the Government of Malawi, and other stakeholders so that they speak with one voice.
3. To Strengthen the Capacity of members in the provision of Health care.

In order to achieve the above objectives, IHAM in conjunction with Ministry of Health wishes to fill the following vacant positions to be based in our facilities in Blantyre and Mangochi.

Job Title: DENTAL TECHNICIAN

Grade: HK

Salary: Within the range of Grade HK Salary Segment

Reporting To: Senior Dental Technician

Location: Mangochi (Remote area)

Department : Dental Services

Qualification
Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Dental Technician from accredited institutions and must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi. Must have not less than two years of Dental experience under a busy hospital.

Duties:

• Carrying out simple surgical extraction of teeth
• Scaling, polishing and filling teeth
• Prescribing oral preventive dental work programmes in health centres.
• Conducting oral preventive dental work programmes in health Centres
• Making artificial teeth and fitting them
• Recording data in relevant registers and instruments following HMIS guidelines
• Compile and conduct monthly analysis and submit quarterly reports to the designated
• Routinely monitor the dental services and take necessary actions to improve the service quality and oral health status of the people.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable for the post.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications must include a covering letter explaining your suitability for the position, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of qualifications and experience, certified copies of relevant certificates, valid mobile phone numbers and names, and addresses of three traceable referees; one of which must be from the recent employer should be sent to the following email address: islamichealthassociation@gmail.com

Closing date for receiving applications is 15th November 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NOTE: Those who are already employed by Government or Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) or are without medical practising license, need not to apply.

Islamic Health Association of Malawi (IHAM) is an equal opportunities employer, so, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, tribe, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment.

The Organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact ismailaimuran@gmail.com