Healthcare professionals seeking career opportunities in Kenya’s private medical sector may consider the current vacancies at Nairobi Adventist Hospital. The hospital is inviting applications from qualified and motivated professionals to fill three clinical positions within its healthcare team. The available opportunities include Community Oral Health Officer, Optometrist, and Physiotherapist.
Nairobi Adventist Hospital is recognized for delivering patient-centered healthcare services while maintaining high professional standards in medical practice. The hospital provides integrated healthcare services across multiple disciplines and continues to strengthen its workforce with professionals committed to quality care, ethical practice, and community health improvement.
These positions present an opportunity for healthcare practitioners to contribute to a healthcare institution that serves diverse patient populations and supports multidisciplinary collaboration among medical teams.
Professionals interested in advancing their careers in clinical healthcare are encouraged to review the responsibilities and duties associated with each role before submitting an application.
Community Oral Health Officer
The Community Oral Health Officer plays a critical role in promoting oral health awareness, preventing dental diseases, and providing clinical dental services to patients. The position focuses on delivering both preventive and curative oral health services while supporting the hospital’s broader public health initiatives.
The role requires active engagement with patients through dental assessment, treatment planning, oral health education, and implementation of preventive dental programs. The officer is expected to maintain professional standards in dental practice while ensuring patients receive appropriate care and guidance on oral hygiene.
Within the hospital environment, the Community Oral Health Officer collaborates with dental surgeons, dental assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
The position also supports community outreach initiatives aimed at improving oral health literacy and preventing dental complications among the wider population.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Conducting dental examinations and oral health assessments for patients presenting with dental concerns.
- Diagnosing common oral health conditions and developing appropriate treatment plans in line with professional dental guidelines.
- Performing routine dental procedures such as scaling, polishing, tooth extractions, and basic restorative treatments.
- Providing preventive dental services including fluoride application, fissure sealants, and routine oral hygiene management.
- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices, dietary considerations, and preventive dental care measures.
- Identifying early signs of oral diseases and referring complex cases to dental surgeons or specialists when necessary.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documenting treatment procedures in the hospital information system.
- Ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control protocols within the dental clinic environment.
- Supporting dental outreach programs and community oral health initiatives organized by the hospital.
- Participating in patient follow-up activities to monitor treatment outcomes and long-term oral health improvement.
- Maintaining dental equipment and instruments in accordance with sterilization and safety standards.
- Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote integrated patient care.
- Assisting in the implementation of oral health awareness campaigns within community settings.
- Ensuring adherence to professional dental ethics and patient confidentiality guidelines.
- Contributing to departmental quality improvement initiatives and service delivery enhancements.
The Community Oral Health Officer position is designed for professionals who are committed to improving oral health outcomes and enhancing preventive dental care within the healthcare system.
Optometrist
The Optometrist is responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services to patients seeking diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision-related conditions. The role involves conducting eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, detecting ocular diseases, and advising patients on eye health management.
Working within the hospital’s eye care unit, the Optometrist contributes to the delivery of specialized ophthalmic services while supporting early detection of visual impairments and eye diseases.
The position also plays a critical role in promoting preventative eye care through patient education and regular screening programs.
The Optometrist works closely with ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment and referrals when advanced medical intervention is required.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate patients’ visual acuity and eye health.
- Diagnosing refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
- Prescribing and recommending corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Performing diagnostic tests to detect ocular diseases and vision disorders.
- Identifying early symptoms of eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
- Referring patients requiring advanced treatment to ophthalmologists for further evaluation and care.
- Educating patients on proper eye care practices and strategies for maintaining visual health.
- Advising patients on vision correction options and appropriate eyewear selection.
- Conducting vision screenings for individuals presenting with visual difficulties or eye discomfort.
- Maintaining accurate patient medical records and documenting examination findings.
- Ensuring proper use and maintenance of optometric equipment and diagnostic instruments.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
- Supporting the hospital’s eye health awareness initiatives and community outreach programs.
- Monitoring treatment progress and scheduling follow-up consultations where necessary.
- Adhering to professional optometry standards and ethical practice guidelines.
Through these responsibilities, the Optometrist contributes to the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality vision care services and improving the quality of life for patients experiencing visual challenges.
Physiotherapist
The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing rehabilitation and therapeutic services aimed at restoring physical function, improving mobility, and enhancing patients’ overall physical wellbeing.
The role involves evaluating patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-surgical conditions and developing individualized treatment plans to support recovery and functional improvement.
Working within the hospital’s rehabilitation unit, the Physiotherapist collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care for patients requiring physical rehabilitation.
The position requires a strong focus on patient assessment, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation techniques, and ongoing monitoring of treatment outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Assessing patients presenting with physical injuries, disabilities, or mobility limitations.
- Conducting physical examinations to determine the extent of musculoskeletal or neurological impairments.
- Developing individualized physiotherapy treatment plans tailored to patient needs and medical conditions.
- Implementing therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation techniques to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Providing manual therapy and physical rehabilitation interventions to reduce pain and improve function.
- Supporting recovery for patients following surgery, injury, or prolonged illness.
- Educating patients on exercises, posture correction, and injury prevention strategies.
- Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
- Documenting patient evaluations, therapy sessions, and treatment outcomes in clinical records.
- Collaborating with medical practitioners and rehabilitation teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Ensuring proper use and maintenance of physiotherapy equipment and treatment facilities.
- Supporting patient discharge planning by recommending home exercise programs and rehabilitation guidelines.
- Promoting awareness of physiotherapy services and the benefits of rehabilitation therapy.
- Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and professional physiotherapy standards.
- Contributing to departmental service improvement initiatives and patient care quality standards.
The Physiotherapist plays an important role in helping patients regain independence, reduce pain, and restore functional mobility following injury or illness.
Application Process
Nairobi Adventist Hospital invites interested and qualified professionals to apply for the available positions. Applicants are encouraged to review the duties and responsibilities associated with each role and submit their applications accordingly.
Applications should be submitted for the specific position that aligns with the applicant’s professional experience and clinical expertise.
Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further recruitment processes.
