Dental Therapist

St. Luke's Hospital

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

St. Luke’s Hospital is a Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) Institution and is owned by the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire (ADUS) and is situated in Zomba – Malosa.

St.Luke’s Hospital invites application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following post:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Dental Therapist
Grade: K
Department: Clinical

REPORTING

  • Direct to : Chief Dental Therapist
  • Indirect to: Senior Medical Officer

Salary
Within Government Salary Scale Segment of Grade K

Number of Post : 1

Location : Zomba – Malosa

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carrying out simple surgical extraction of teeth.
  • Scaling, polishing and filling teeth.
  • Prescribing drug and conducting oral teeth hygiene for patients.
  • Conducting oral preventive dental work programs in institutions and health centres.
  • Making artificial teeth and fitting them.
  • Fitting appliances in patients mouth and reporting fractured dentures.
  • Re – appointing patients for further treatment.
  • Supervising the recording of data in relevant register.

QUALIFICATION AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Applicants must have a minimum of a Diploma in Dental Therapy obtained from recognized institution,
  • Must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi
  • Should be in possession of Malawi School Certificate of Education.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High level of intergrity and confidentiality.
  • Should have worked for more than two years as a Dental Therapist in a busy a hospital.

Interested job applicants meeting the above job specifications should submit their applications to the following address:

The Chief Hospital Administrator
St. Luke’s Hospital
P.O. Box 21
Chilema
ZOMBA
ATTENTION: Human Resources Management Officer

Closing date for submission of application is by 12: 00 Noon 7th February, 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.