Dental Officer, NUCOHS

Job Description:

1. Assume full responsibility for the comprehensive management of patients within the Dental Clinic, ensuring adherence to established policies and practice guidelines.
2. Make accurate diagnoses and referrals, seeking guidance from senior dentists as necessary to enhance patient care and outcomes.
3. Demonstrate competence and proficiency in performing basic dental procedures, contributing to the overall quality of dental services provided.
4. Provide consultations to Oral Health Therapists, offering guidance and support in the effective management of patients, and ensuring alignment with clinic protocols.
5. Collaborate with and assist the Head Dental Surgeon in the efficient operation of the clinics, responding promptly when called upon, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of clinic services.

Job Requirements:

1. Holds a degree from a university recognised by Singapore Dental Council.
2. Pass the relevant State/Regional Board licensing examination in the country which basic dental degree is obtained from. For any country that imposes such licensing conditions on its own dental graduates, the corresponding conditions will also be required the applicant to practise in Singapore.  
3. Must be registered or registrable with the Singapore Dental Council.

Successful applicants will be offered a 2 to 3 years contract at the first instance and will be deployed to National University Polyclinics and National University Hospital.