Previously, access to affordable dental care was very limited and people sought care only on an as-needed basis. 51% of new patients seen at GHSA Dental Clinic had not seen a dentist in over 2 years, and 76% of new patients' previous dental visit was problem-focused. After 9 months, the clinic has over 1,300 registered patients and sees average increases of 247 patients monthly. A volunteer Dental Director manages the clinic and serves as the only dentist. The dental clinic employs three local Belizeans that have been trained as dental assistants and patient care coordinators. Due to the growth of the clinic, the clinic requires additional employees to improve efficiency.
Title: Dental Director
Reports To: President, Global Outreach Mission
Salary: Deputized fundraising
A full-time, administrative, and clinical position responsible for the development, maintenance, and expansion of the dental program related to Global Outreach Mission Dental Clinic (Independence, Belize). The Dental Director will provide preventative and primary oral health services both on-site and selected community outreach centers. The Dental Director supervises dental staff and volunteers at the clinic and outreach sites. The Dental Director provides consultation to the President and Board of Directors.
Oversees primary oral health care to community members including comprehensive exams, diagnosis of dental diseases, and administers or directs others in providing appropriate dental treatment. In cases where the clinic does not provide a needed service, referral to appropriate specialty centers is required.
Development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines per rules and guidelines of the Belize Ministry of Health.
Responsible for training or delegation of training to clinical staff and administration
Assures delivery of quality of services to all patients seen including when short-term teams are present at the dental clinic
Maintains relationships with local schools, churches, and other groups to provide outreach opportunities when short-term teams are present
Designs, develops, and implements any new outreach programs
Works and collaborates with dental clinic employees on tasks that need to be completed for the dental clinic