Lily Hospitals is a leading private healthcare network in Nigeria renowned for delivering exceptional clinical services. Established in 1984, we have been committed to providing patient-centered, responsive, and technology-driven care across various locations in Nigeria to both citizens and foreign nationals.

Our integrated health services are wide-ranging, from fertility treatment and ophthalmology to radio-diagnostics and laboratory services. Our team of highly qualified medical professionals is equipped to provide a comprehensive range of treatments, including minimal access procedures, neonatology, ICU care, and other general medical and surgical services.

We are proud to be an accredited center for specialist training in Radiology and Family Medicine, offering internships to medical doctors, radiographers, optometrists, and pharmacists.

At Lily Hospitals, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality healthcare services, combining advanced medical technology with a compassionate and personalized approach topatientcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dentist

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to patients through the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral and dental conditions.
• The role requires the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality dental services while ensuring compliance with professional, clinical, and organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive dental examinations and obtain patients’ medical and dental histories.
• Diagnose oral and dental conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide preventive, restorative, and basic surgical dental care as required.
• Perform dental procedures including fillings, extractions, scaling and polishing, root canal treatment, and other procedures within the practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Examine patients for signs of dental disease, infections, oral lesions, and other abnormalities.
• Interpret relevant dental investigations, including dental X-rays and other diagnostic results.
• Administer local anaesthesia and prescribe appropriate medications where clinically indicated.
• Manage dental emergencies promptly and appropriately.
• Provide oral health education and counselling to patients on proper dental hygiene and preventive care.
• Monitor patients’ progress and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records on the Hospital Management System (HMS).
• Obtain appropriate patient consent before carrying out procedures.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards within the dental clinic.
• Ensure proper sterilisation, handling, and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with Medical Officers, Nurses, other healthcare professionals, and relevant support teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and billing of procedures and services rendered.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and other professional activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments, technologies, and best practices in dentistry.
• Comply with all relevant professional, ethical, regulatory, and organisational policies and standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold the dignity, rights, and privacy of all patients.
• Participate in health promotion and community dental outreach programmes where required.
• Perform any other duties related to dental services as may be assigned by Management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and safety of dental care provided.
• Patient satisfaction and experience.
• Accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Timeliness of patient assessment and treatment.
• Compliance with infection prevention and clinical protocols.
• Appropriate utilisation and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies.
• Patient follow-up and continuity of care.
• Compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised institution.
• Must be fully registered and licensed to practise by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Current practising licence is required.
• Completion of the mandatory internship/housemanship and NYSC, where applicable.
• Minimum of [2–5] years post-qualification experience is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Demonstrable competence in general dentistry and dental procedures.
• Good clinical judgement and strong patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good documentation and computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records/HMS.

Key Competencies:

• Clinical competence
• Patient-centred care
• Diagnostic and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Infection prevention and control
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Confidentiality and integrity.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2026.