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Dental Surgeon
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-13Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
dental surgeondentistryhealthcarekampalaugandaclinicalmid-levelmedicaldental surgeonclinicalmid-levelDentist
AI summary
Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda is hiring a Dental Surgeon to perform emergency and non-emergency dental procedures, diagnose and treat oral diseases, counsel patients on oral hygiene, and support dental implant cases. The role also includes supervising auxiliary staff, liaising with consultants, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. Candidates need a dental degree, council registration, a valid practicing license, and at least three years of clinical experience.
- Clinical dental role covering emergency and routine procedures
- Dental implant diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up
- Requires Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council registration
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience required
- Based in Kampala, Uganda
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in dental surgeon, clinical, mid-levelThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyLicence, permit or professional registration
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Dental Surgeon evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Makerere University and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to dental surgeon, clinical, mid-level, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Fuzu Uganda; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- Fuzu Uganda
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Dental Surgeon role in dental surgeon, clinical?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- Kampala
- •
- Uganda
- Contract Type
- Description
- Key Duties &
Responsibilities
- Carry out emergency dental procedures as well as attend to non-emergency procedures;
- Counsel patients on oral hygiene instruction and demonstrate techniques to achieve this;
- Examine, diagnose and treat general oral diseases
- Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care;
- Records care provided in electronic health record system accurately and completely, reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. Complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or documents as required;
- Dental Implant case diagnosis, treatment and long term follow up;
- Liaise with Consultants on adequate referral and follow up on specialized cases;
- Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases in the provision of patient dental health care;
- Supervise dental auxiliary staff to ensure application of proper technique and methods; update staff on new practices and procedure;
- Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patient care to formulate best practice guidelines;
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Required Qualifications
- i.
- Masters of Dental Surgery degree;
- ii.
- Bachelors of Dental Surgery degree;
- iii.
- Registration and licensure by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners council;
- iv.
- Valid practicing License.
- Minimum 3 years’ clinical
Experience
- in dental practice.
- Tags
- Medical, health
- Education, academic
- Mid-level
- Uganda
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