Dental Surgeon Consultant

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position: Consultant: Dental Surgeon DENTAL SURGERY CONSULTANT As a Consultant in Dental Surgery, you will be responsible for providing specialist oral healthcare services, clinical leadership, and academic support within the University’s health services and affiliated teaching hospital. The role involves the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex oral and maxillofacial conditions, while contributing to teaching, research, and clinical governance in line with the University’s academic and healthcare mission. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with complex dental, oral, and maxillofacial conditions. Perform advanced dental and minor oral surgical procedures within the scope of specialist practice. Conduct specialist outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and ward rounds for patients requiring dental and oral healthcare services. Participate in emergency dental and on-call services as scheduled. Supervise the clinical work of Dental Registrars, Dental Officers, Intern Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Technologists, Dental Assistants, and other oral healthcare professionals. Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and ensure compliance with professional standards and quality assurance requirements. Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements. Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, radiation safety, and ethical clinical practice. Collaborate with other medical and surgical specialties in the multidisciplinary management of patients. Teaching and Academic Responsibilities Deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, simulation training, and clinical teaching to undergraduate dental students and other allied health students. Supervise po