Dental Hygienist

AKHS, P is looking for a seasoned and dynamic Dental Hygienist for its Sindh Region

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care:

• Assist the dentist in all dental procedures and consultations
• Follow infection control guidelines for sterilization of instruments and disinfection of equipment and dental clinic.
• Perform oral health screenings, dental cleanings (scaling and polishing), and fluoride applications.
• Take dental histories, chart oral health status, and assist in diagnosing gum disease or other oral conditions.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, diet, and lifestyle practices to promote good oral health.
• Identify patients requiring further dental or medical intervention and assist in referrals.

2.Patient Education & Counseling:

• Provide one-on-one and group-based oral health education within the health center and during outreach camps.
• Conduct oral hygiene awareness sessions for walk-in patients, attendants, and community members.
• Distribute educational materials and promote regular dental visits and preventive care.

3. Outreach & Community Engagement:

• Participate in school health programs, workplace awareness drives, and community dental camps.
• Organize and support oral screening and counseling activities during medical outreach programs.
• Act as a liaison with local stakeholders and communities to promote oral health initiatives.
• Willing to work at different centers as assigned by manager

4. Administrative & Follow-Up Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate documentation of screenings, counseling, procedures, and referrals.
• Track and follow up with patients referred for further dental procedures.
• Attend meetings as request by management

Education, Experience & Competencies:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene
• Minimum 1-2 years in a clinical or community dental setting preferred.
• Proficient in all dental procedures and infection control protocols
• Proficient in scaling, oral screening, and patient education and infection control protocols
• Excellent communication, community engagement, and organizational skills. Comfortable speaking in public settings. Proficient Computer Skills
• Willingness to travel for outreach programs; familiarity with underserved communities

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Dental Hygienist accompanied with his/her Line Manager is also expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.