Job Description

The General Dentist will be responsible for providing dental care that includes examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, operative dentistry, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry. Dental Services may also include writing prescription of medications, providing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, dental sealants and oral hygiene instructions including nutritional counselling. Primary duty will be providing dental coverage for dental emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat problems teeth, gums and tissues of the mouth, including preventative counselling.
• Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and aspects of dental care.
• Remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, straighten teeth, perform extractions, and repair fractured teeth within the capabilities of the facility.
• Perform limited corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases.
• Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
• Provide dental and community outreach programs, including school visits, community health fairs, and wellness programs.
• Propose metrics that incorporate dental health with nutritional health and physical and mental well-being
• Meticulously document care in electronic health record.
• Manage Dental Department.
• Provide oversight of the Dental Hygiene Program and mentorship on standards of care.
• Provision of clinical reporting to the CMO.
• Support clinical mentoring for staff development
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs.
• Support the clinical excellence framework.
• Provide liaison with external agencies where required to promote chain of care continuity and professional referral/patient handover.
• Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
• Refer patients to specialists when required.

Additional Duties:

Compliance with International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. policies and procedures.

Direct line reports :

The following positions are to be supervised directly by the incumbent; however, this may be subject to change in line with changing business needs.

• Dental Hygienist or Equivalent
• Dental Technician/Assistant

** This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.**

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of general dentistry experience based on level of training and education.
• Experience on a military/government site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

Education Required:

• Graduated from an approved dental school as a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), or a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) or equivalent from a school approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant’s graduation.
• Current and unrestricted license or authorizing document from any US State, District of Columbia, US Territory or country of record to provide dental care within scope of practice.
• Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a deployment work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• On call requirements as part of a rotation if required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Ability to obtain a base security clearance.
• Must be able to relocate to Doha, Qatar.
• A valid passport is required for country of record and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay.

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.