General Dentist-Qatar

Purpose of the Role:

This role will be responsible for providing dental care that includes examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning, operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry. Dental Services may also include writing prescription of medications, providing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, dental sealants, oral hygiene instructions to include caries etiology and nutritional counselling.  Primary duty will be providing dental coverage for dental emergencies.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with giving advice and administering care to help prevent future problems.
• Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care.
• Remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, perform extractions, and repair fractured teeth within the capabilities of the dental clinic.
• Perform limited corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases.
• Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
• Provide dental and community outreach programs including wellness programs.
• Propose metrics that incorporate dental health with nutritional health.
• Participate in meetings and committees as directed by the CMO
• Participate in MASCAL exercises

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of general dentistry experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of pediatric dentistry experience

Education Required:

• Current and unrestricted license or authorizing document from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide oral health/dental healthcare within scope of practice.
•  Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree
• Board certification.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• On call requirements as part of a rotation if required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance to drive company vehicles.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Ability to obtain a DOS mandated clearance one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to Doha, Qatar.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar.

EOE Statement:

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.