Dentist at Clinix Healthcare

Clinix Healthcare has 40 years of qualitative experience in Medical and Diagnostic services with over 120 centers across Africa. The state-of-the art Diagnostic Centre represents a milestone towards fulfilling Clinix strategic objectives in providing a world class integrated health system that ensures excellence in health and healthcare for all as a globally recognized destination for healthcare. Clinix Healthcare Nigeria is the first investment in West Africa. The Principal investor is Greenlife Pharmaceuticals and Bliss Gvs Pharmaceuticals. Both companies have outstanding repute in the Nigerian Healthcare industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dentist

Location: Awka, Anambra
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced Dentist to join our dental care team at our Awka facility.
• We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality oral healthcare services in a patient-centered environment, and we are looking for a professional who is passionate about preventive dentistry, restorative procedures, patient education, and delivering exceptional dental experiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients of all ages.
• Interpret dental radiographs (X-rays) and utilize diagnostic tools to support accurate treatment decisions.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols, sterilization standards, and radiation safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Participate in community outreach programs and dental health awareness initiatives when required.
• Carry out preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures including fillings, extractions, root canal treatments, scaling and polishing, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
• Diagnose and manage oral diseases, infections, periodontal conditions, and dental trauma.
• Perform minor oral surgical procedures such as simple extractions, alveoloplasty, and biopsies when indicated.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including antibiotics, analgesics, and other dental therapeutics.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, dietary advice, and preventive care to promote long-term oral health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Full registration and valid practicing license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Minimum of 2–4 years of post-qualification clinical experience in general dentistry.
• Experience in a private dental practice or multi-specialty setting is highly desirable.
• Additional certifications or training in areas such as endodontics, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or implantology are an added advantage.

Requirements & Skills:

• Strong clinical skills in general dentistry with a broad range of procedural expertise.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy clinical setting while maintaining high standards of care.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide dental support staff.
• Excellent diagnostic abilities, attention to detail, and sound clinical judgment.
• Gentle chairside manner, strong communication skills, and ability to build trust with patients (including children and anxious patients).
• Proficiency in the use of dental equipment, materials, and modern techniques.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.