MEDICAL OFFICER II – DENTISTRY - BENIN

MEDICAL OFFICER II – DENTISTRY - BENIN

Department: Medical / Clinical Services – Dentistry
Location: Benin, Nigeria
Grade: MS02
Reports To: Senior Medical Officer / Consultant, Dentistry
Salary: ₦806,038 per month
Minimum Experience: 3 years post-NYSC clinical experience

Job Purpose

The Medical Officer II – Dentistry will provide quality dental care across outpatient and inpatient settings, managing patients with decreasing levels of supervision in line with clinical competence and established protocols. The role supports the effective delivery of dental services through appropriate patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and collaboration with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage dental patients within the scope of professional competence, seeking guidance and escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Participate in dental clinics, ward rounds, on-call duties and clinical procedures as assigned.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans under the supervision of senior medical officers or consultants where required.
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate treatment outcomes and arrange referrals or follow-up care when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely clinical records in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention and control, and patient-safety activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and other clinical departments to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Support HMO and managed-care processes through appropriate clinical documentation and evidence-based, cost-effective treatment.
• Maintain current MDCN registration and annual practising licence, and fulfil continuing professional development requirements.
• Participate in relevant clinical training and professional development activities to strengthen clinical competence and service delivery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effective management of assigned patient caseloads within agreed clinical standards.
• Appropriate escalation and referral of complex cases.
• Attendance and participation in scheduled clinics, ward rounds, on-call duties and procedures.
• Accurate and timely completion of clinical records, meeting hospital documentation standards.
• Participation in assigned clinical audits, quality improvement and patient-safety activities.
• Completion of mandatory training and continuing professional development requirements within stipulated timelines.
• Compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention standards and professional regulations.

Academic Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD), or an equivalent dental qualification registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Completion of the required housemanship/internship and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), or a valid exemption where applicable.

Desirable

• Postgraduate training, membership examinations or a higher qualification relevant to dentistry.

Professional Registration and Certification

Essential

• Full registration as a dental practitioner with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Valid MDCN annual practising licence for the year of appointment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to maintaining professional competence and licence renewal.
• Good professional standing with no unresolved disciplinary restriction preventing lawful practice.

Desirable

• Progress towards postgraduate dental fellowship examinations through the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Surgeons, Faculty of Dental Surgery.
• Additional certifications in life support, clinical skills, infection prevention and control, or quality improvement.

Required Experience

Essential

• Minimum of three (3) years of post-NYSC clinical experience, including experience at Medical Officer I grade or an equivalent level.
• Post-registration experience in dental practice beyond entry-level clinical responsibilities.
• Demonstrable competence in assessing, diagnosing and managing dental patients with decreasing levels of supervision.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

Desirable

• Experience in a multispecialty hospital, corporate healthcare network, public-sector hospital or large institutional healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with HMO-managed care, hospital clinical systems and quality assurance processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Sound clinical knowledge and practical competence relevant to dentistry.
• Good clinical judgement and the ability to recognise when senior support or specialist referral is required.
• Strong patient assessment, treatment planning and follow-up skills.
• Accurate clinical documentation and competent use of hospital information systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills when engaging patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, confidentiality and evidence-based practice.
• Good organisational skills, accountability and willingness to learn.

Working Relationships

Internal Stakeholders

• Head of Department, Dentistry
• Senior Medical Officers and Consultants
• Medical Officers and other clinical staff
• Nursing services
• Pharmacy, laboratory and radiology departments
• Managed-care/HMO and quality assurance teams

External Stakeholders

• Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
• Relevant postgraduate medical and dental colleges
• Professional dental associations
• Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs)
• Referral partners and other healthcare providers

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified and fully licensed dental surgeon with at least three years of post-NYSC clinical experience and a demonstrated commitment to safe, patient-centred dental care. The candidate should be capable of managing routine dental presentations with increasing independence, recognising clinical limitations, escalating complex cases appropriately and working effectively with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and relevant professional credentials to hiring@mysgma.io, using Medical Officer II – Dentistry as the email subject.

Only candidates who meet the required academic qualifications, professional registration and experience criteria will be considered for shortlisting.