Dental Hygienist

Southern Regional Health Authority
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232
Website: www.srha.gov.jm

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA),  a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the May Pen Hospital: Resident (HPC/MO 2)
 

Salary range: $7,885,142 - $9,372,956 per annum and any applicable allowances attached to the post.

Area: Anaesthesiology

Requirements

• BSc. in Dental Hygiene
• Experience in Social Research would be an asset
• Registered with the Dental Council. 

Requirements

• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene,  plaque control, nutrition and postoperative instructions
• Removes deposits and stains from teeth by scaling and root planing
• Assists in the prevention and control dental caries and gum disease
• Selects and uses appropriate fluoride treatments
• Cleans and polishes of teeth and fillings
• Exposes and processes dental X-rays
• Makes impressions of patients` mouths for the construction of study casts and mouth guards
• Applies and removes periodontal packs
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Instruct patients on how to look after their teeth and mouth after operations.
• Assists with the initiation, design and implementation of research projects to  guide policy and to find solutions to oral  health related problems.
• Collaborates with Professional  Organizations and the Dental Council in the continuous review of dental practices in  Jamaica.
• Maintains professional and technical  knowledge by attending educational  workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Specific Knowledge, Required Skills

• Ability to communicate oral health messages to children and adults
• Ability to deal tactfully with clients
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of National Oral Health Policy
• Knowledge of the Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual
• Knowledge of equipment, instruments, materials, methods and procedures used in dentistry
• Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals used in Dentistry
• Knowledge in Basic Life Support (BLS) and in Peadiatric Advance Life Support (PALS) 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than September 30, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Senior Human Resource Officer
St. Elizabeth Health Department
1 Brigade Street,
Black River,

St. Elizabeth,

Jamaica 

Email: jobssehd@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed