Dental Intern (Ministry of Health and Medical Services)

The Dental Intern works under the supervision of a Dental Officer (as a minimum) at the Major Hospitals, Sub-Divisional Hospitals and Divisional Hospitals, to prevent, diagnose and treat Oral Health conditions in patients who present to the Dental Clinic. 

Key Responsibilities

1. The Dental Intern work under direct supervision of their Clinical Supervisor and their performance is guided and assessed according to the Minimum Clinical Requirement of the Fiji Dental Council.

2. To provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through Preventive, Conservative, Prosthetic or curative treatment modules as per the Scope of Practice Guidelines 2011.

3. To carry out simple surgical procedures including the identification and referral of Oral Pathology and complex surgical cases to the Oral Surgery Department.

4. To help with the implementation of community outreach programs and report accordingly for the Clinical Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Report.

5. Assist and participate in facilitating with Special Projects planned for by the Oral Health Department, Allied Health departments and other Government Organizations.

6. Actively contribute to the corporate functions of the Ministry as required.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. Sound knowledge of preventive/community dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, endodontic, minor oral surgery, prosthetic dentistry, and oral pathology/medicine.
2. 2. Familiar with the Fiji Medical & Dental Practitioners Act 2017 and other relevant legislation.
3. 3. Familiar with relevant Clinical Practice Guidelines, Infections Control protocols and procedures, and Occupational & Health Safety Policies as applicable to dental practice.
4. 4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all patient or staff information.
5. 5. Demonstrate effective and developing professional level communications in all interactions with clients, families, co-workers and other stakeholders.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Demonstrate accountability for all actions and use approved clinical guidelines and evidence-base data in clinical assessments, diagnoses and treating patients to expected practice standards.
2. 2. Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to developing role as a dentist, to learn to work as a member of the oral health team and to the expected standards reflecting the MOHMS values.
3. 3. Demonstrate ability to communicate respectfully, effectively and positively with all patients / their families, and colleagues.
4. 4. Work toward gaining competent ability to write comprehensive and analytical reports to a professional level.
5. 5. Work toward gaining competent ability to analyze and contribute solutions to complex problems, especially in a resource constrained environment.
6. 6. Work toward gaining competent ability to prepare, implement and report on community outreach programs with the relevant stakeholders.

Additional Information

1. Meet Clinical Targets as per the Oral Health Business Plan also in accordance with approved MOHMS Dental Clinical Practice and Infection Control procedures and guidelines to maintain patient safety and comfort.

2. Ensure that Oral Health Services in the following specified areas of Minor Oral Surgery, Conservative Treatment, Preventive Treatment, Prosthetic and Endodontic Treatment are provided to the required standard.

3. Complete the Clinical Requirements as per the Log Books of the Fiji Dental Council.

4. Attend and provide Oral Health Services to community and School Programs as outlined in the Divisional Business Plan.

5. Provide relevant and timely submission of Oral Health information and data to clinical and other Supervisors as required.

Contact Information

For any enquires please contact Ms Melaia Tamani on email melaia.tamani@health.gov.fj on telephone 3306177 ext 340229 / 340173