Tanzania
Capacity building in oral health
The objective of this mandate is to continue support in strengthening the individual and organizational capacities of partners in the sector of dentistry through clinical support and training.
Huruma and Kibosho, Kilimandjaro region
September- October 2023
3 weeks minimum
General objectives
– Diagnosis and basic interventions (extractions, restorations, etc.);
– Training on the use, sterilization and maintenance of equipment
– Update of memory sheets for patient follow-up, use of equipment, follow-up of consultations and treatment stages;
– Clinical follow-up after training;
– Promotion of services and activities to raise awareness of the importance of dental follow-ups in the community, as well as in some secondary schools;
Goals at Huruma Hospital
– Provide training on various aspects of dental hygiene technique and prevention, follow-up on the client approach, offer support in emergency care and provide endodontic and orthodontic care.
Goals at Kibosho Hospital
– Provide training on endodontic treatment using rotary instruments, use of endodontic apex locator, application of rubber dams in final treatment, periodontal examination and treatment, atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment.
– Supply of materials as needed.
– 1 dentist
– 1 hygienist
– 1 orthodontist
Member in good standing of the Order of Dentists of Quebec (ODQ)
Member in good standing of the Order of Dental Hygienists of Quebec (OHDQ)
5+ years of practice experience
Previous experience an asset
Oral and written English at intermediate level.
– Adherence to the values and convictions of TSF (solidarity, respect, innovation, accountability and commitment)
– Very good ability to live in rudimentary conditions
– Very good ability to work in an intercultural context
– Very good adaptability
– Very good ability to work in a team
– Good sense of organization and planning
– High degree of professionalism
Before departure, TSF organizes pre-departure meetings and training at its offices (in person or virtually) in order to prepare the volunteers, as well as a meeting upon return, for a return assessment. These meetings are mandatory for the smooth running of the mandate.
To apply, please complete the form below, taking care to indicate the title of the mandate and attach your CV.