The Manager, Dental Assisting is responsible for training of dental assisting workforce (classroom based and on the job training) as well as, coordinating, directing, and evaluating the dental assisting activities at the clinics. Provides supervision, serving as the vital link between the vision of the organisation and delivery of effective, cost-efficient high quality dental assisting services. Serves as the clinical resource person on dental assisting training and education, infection control practices and management of patients. Job holder will also have matrix reporting to Head, Dental Surgery Assistant Certification Programme (or equivalent) and be actively involved in ensuring smooth execution of the programme's daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Director Nursing, Clinical Heads, Nurse Managers, and other stakeholders to define and develop plans that enable full participation for department innovative approaches to meet objectives.
• Provide support to Head, Dental Surgery Assistant Certification Programme in the management of the National Institute of Technical Education Certificate (NITEC) in Dental Assisting Programme.
• Monitor, evaluate and take corrective action on care rendered by the team of Dental Assisting staff to maintain the highest standard of care.
• Lead the planning and implementation of competency assessment and reassessments of dental assisting workforce.
• Champion staff compliance to regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Succession planning and leadership development through relevant training and talent development programs.
• Work closely with Clinic Operation team and Infection Prevention Control in the management of Disease Outbreak and Business Continuity Planning.
• Plan and coordinate yearly department work-plan, capital budget and operating budget.
• Identify opportunities and lead quality improvement initiatives, nursing research and QI projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Oral Health with relevant experience.
• Valid BCLS certification.