Medical Officer II – Dentistry

About the role

The Medical Officer II – Dentistry provides quality dental care in outpatient and inpatient settings, managing patients with decreasing levels of supervision in line with clinical competence and established protocols. The role supports the delivery of dental services through patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and collaboration with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. It reports to the Senior Medical Officer / Consultant, Dentistry.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage dental patients within the scope of professional competence, escalating complex cases appropriately
• Take part in dental clinics, ward rounds, on-call duties and clinical procedures as assigned
• Develop treatment plans under the supervision of senior medical officers or consultants where required
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes and arrange referrals or follow-up care
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely clinical records in line with hospital policy
• Take part in clinical audits, quality improvement, infection prevention and control and patient-safety activities
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and other clinical departments
• Support HMO and managed-care processes through clinical documentation and cost-effective treatment
• Maintain MDCN registration and annual practising licence, and complete continuing professional development

Required profile

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or BChD, or an equivalent dental qualification registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
• Completed housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption
• Full registration as a dental practitioner with the MDCN and a valid annual practising licence for the year of appointment
• At least three years of post-NYSC clinical experience, including experience at Medical Officer I grade or equivalent
• Desirable: postgraduate training, membership examinations or higher qualification; desirable: experience in a multispecialty, corporate or public-sector hospital, and familiarity with HMO-managed care

Required skills

• Sound clinical knowledge and good clinical judgement
• Patient assessment, treatment planning and follow-up
• Accurate clinical documentation and use of hospital information systems
• Communication and teamwork within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics and confidentiality

Candidates apply by sending their updated CV and professional credentials to the employer's recruitment channel, with the subject line "Medical Officer II – Dentistry". Only candidates meeting the academic, registration and experience criteria will be shortlisted.