General Dental Practitioner

Role Purpose: Provide all general dental practitioner core services approved by ministry of health which includes comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics. In addition, provide services based on specific privileges approved by ministry of health e.g. root canal treatment (RCT) etc. Participate in the screening program for athlete patients. Ensure that the dental assistants are performing their duties and tasks with the highest standards in oral health care.  Be instrumental in ensuring compliance with professional standards, safety regulations and controls to enable delivery of the highest standard of clinical and patient services.

Policies and Procedures:

• Participate in elaborating & updating the policies and procedures of the sport dentistry department when it is required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standard.

Systems & Processes:

• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures, to ensure work is completed out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering a world class service.
• Ensure cost-efficient usage of all applicable resources to reduce wastage and unnecessary expense.
• Adhere to departmental budgets and ensure optimal utilization of all available resources.
• Share ideas and viewpoints to further streamline processes, thus driving efficiency and improvements across the organization.
• Responds to enquiries by the patients and staff. Maintain patient & staff confidentiality.
• Maintain good relationships with other professionals in the community.
• Manage and direct staff assignments and activities in accordance with office policy and applicable laws.
• Participate in continue education program by attending approved conferences, lectures, etc. and share information with the rest of the team.

HSE and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance to all relevant QHSSE management procedures and controls across the department so that it provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.

People Management:

• Motivate team members and contribute to the identification of opportunities to take part in change initiatives, programmes and projects that reflect international best practice and changes in the competitive environment.
• Provide guidance and direct input to the development plans and performance management of direct reports to meet the organizational mission and objectives.
• Assume or accept any other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor within the position role and responsibility.
• Patient Safety-Attend and successfully complete competencies which focus on patient safety initiatives implemented within Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Patient Safety Training is an annual requirement, to include all organizational leaders, staff, service, and contracted providers.

Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job

6 to 8 years of related experience as a general dentist of which a minimum of 2-3 years should be in similar position / responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry.

Must be able to be licensed for practice in the state of QATAR and meet other applicable Qatar requirements and be experienced in area of special interest.

Education and Certification requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry. 

Any additional training would be an added advantage. Fulfil all DHP/MoPH licensing requirements and sit for prometric exam in case the DHP requested so. 

Medical Licensing: to hold a valid medical license in home/current job country covering the years of experience