IHS Pakistan

Role

Position: Dental Surgeon

Department: Rural Health Centre

Location: Nasirabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Status: Contract (2019)

Responsibilities

• Provided comprehensive dental care, including preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments, to underserved and marginalized communities.

• Conducted oral health education programs to raise awareness about oral hygiene practices and the prevention of dental diseases.

• Diagnosed and managed common dental conditions such as caries, periodontal disease, and oral infections in resource-constrained settings.

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to organize community dental camps and ensure access to basic oral healthcare services.

• Maintained accurate patient records and contributed to data collection for community health surveys and outreach programs.

• Promote public health initiatives by advocating for oral health as part of general health and well-being.

• Ensured adherence to infection control protocols and ethical standards while delivering patient care in a community setting.