Department of Community Programs, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital invites applications from energetic, confident, hardworking and committed candidates to work in “Periodontal Disease and Small Vulnerable Newborns in Rural Nepal: A Community-based Cluster Randomized Trial”, as Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant.

Position

Enumerator (Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant)

Number

Three

Qualification

Nepalese Citizen with PCL Dental Science/Dental Hygiene from recognized institution.

Preference will be given to those who have prior experience in health research and field work.

Required Competencies

Experience in data collection, coordination and familiar to the dental related data collection application.

Excellent communication skills in Nepali (verbal and written) and Maithili (preferred).

Must be willing to work in field site based in Sarlahi for at least a year.

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a rural field setting, work as a research team, and a high level of ethics regarding participant confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in clinical and data collection training, which could occur in Dhulikhel, Kathmandu, and Sarlahi offices.

Perform clinical periodontal examinations on study participants (pregnant women) as per the study protocol. Assess and record periodontal indices (e.g., pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, gingival inflammation).

Collect oral plaque and gingival crevicular fluid as per study protocol in a sub-set of study participants.

Maintaining accurate, detailed records of all clinical findings.

Providing basic counselling and follow-up services as required.

Perform other project-related activities as needed.

Manage dental supplies and inventory required for data collection.

Collaborate with the broader study field team to ensure dental assessments are integrated smoothly into the overall study workflow.

Job Type

Fixed Term Contract

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application with following documents to the “Human Resource Department” of Dhulikhel Hospital by August 31st, 2026 by 4pm (Nepal time). Late and incomplete application will not be considered.

Required Documents

Cover letter addressing to the Administrative Director.

Updated resume with 2 references.

Copy of

Academic certificates (SEE and above).

Respective council registration certificates.

Citizenship card.

Experience letters and other supporting documents for this position.

Original copy of Bank Voucher of Rs. 500 (Five Hundred Only) Non-refundable.

Bank Account Name

DH– Research Project Account

Account Number

4201017500834

Bank Name

Nabil Bank Ltd.

Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates based on the documents provided will be notified for the further process.

Selection Method

Written, Interview or both.

Administrative Director