2.1 Dental Technologist Grade II, Grade Level 08 2.1.1 Providing the following basic professional services in Dental Technologist 2.1.2 Taking charge of laboratory safety and health regulations. 2.1.3 Assessing and accepting impressions and other indices required for the fabrication or removable synthetic Resin Prostheses and casting all such impressions, other than those for specialist attention such as Dies, Obturators, Crown Bridge Restorations, skeleton metallic dentures, maxillo-facial prostheses, etc. 2.1.4 Fabricating all types of special trays for final impressions as may be require 2.1.5 Fabrication of Bite-Occlusion-Rims for bite registration. 2.1.6 Handling normal and direct cases of Acrylic denture fabrications without clasps. 2.1.7 Carry out repairs and addition on old acrylic dentures as applicable.
2.2 Dental Technologist Grade I, Grade Level 09 2.2.1 Fabricating immediate dentures 2.2.2 Fabricating acrylic dentures with clasps, oclusal rests, tags and lingual bars. 2.2.3 Setting up full dentures on fixed condylar path articulators for normal relationships and finishing for fitting. 2.2.4 Overseeing duties of other staff under him. 2.2.5 Striving for continuing education and identifying himself with the area of specialty of interest. 2.2.5 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraphs 2.1.1 – 2.1.7 above
2.3 Senior Denial Technologist, Grade Level 10 2.3.1 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraphs 2.2.1 – 2.2.5 above. 2.3.2 Superintending the duties and activities of intern and NYSC Dental Techno closely. 2.3.3. Monitoring the progress and programme of jobs in the Laboratory against rules. 2.3.4 Indenting for laboratory supplies – materials and equipment available in the store. 2.3.5 Designing and fabricating intricate dental prostheses in the area of chosen in’ or specialty. 2.3.6 Taking charge of administration of the center in the absence of superior or higher officer.
2.4 Principal Dental Technologist Grade Level 12 2.4.1 Supervising the duties and activities of a number of subordinate officers in various sections of the laboratory. 2.4.2 Offering professional and expert advise on procurement of laboratory materials and equipment in area of specialty. 2.4.3 Participating in all deliberations on matters relating to laboratory services or setups (in the absence of a higher or superior Technological Officer). 2.4.4 Carrying out materials and equipment testing on new procurements. 2.4.5 Producing more intricate and complex prostheses on chosen area of specialty. 2.4.6 Performing routine servicing, maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment.
2.5 Assistant Chief Denial Technologist, Grade Level 13 2.5.1 Supervising the usage of materials and equipment by staff. 2.5.2 Ordering of laboratory equipment and materials. 2.5.3 Maintaining and providing technical data and records relating to the laboratory services for information purposes. 2.5.4 Taking charge of quality control of technological services in his area of specialty. 2.5.5 Supervising the activities of a number of subordinates. 2.5.6 Assisting in training junior staff.
2.6 Chief Dental Technologist, Grade Level 14 2.6.1 Taking charge of a Section. 2.6.2 Advising management on policy, professional and staff matters. 2.6.3 Evaluating annual performance of staff under him. 2.6.4 Organizing seminars and courses for staff under him. 2.6.5 Coordinating the activities of various sections and staff under him. 2.6.6 Preparing annual budgets for the laboratory services.
2.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 2.7.1 Initiating the review of policies and programmes on dental technology. 2.7.2 Taking charge of a Branch. 2.7.3 Evaluating the performance of staff 2.7.4 Disseminating information to subordinates 2.7.5 Liaising with manufacturers of dental products to ensure compliance with technology on standards and quality. 2.7.6 Paying regular visit to dental laboratories to assess standard of provided facilities and of professional practice available and report on findings. 2.7.7 Initiating the review of dental technology policies and programmes.
2.8 Deputy Director/Director (States), Grade Level 16 2.8.1 Taking charge of a Division/Department (States) 2.8.2 Taking responsibility for dental technology development planning 2.8.3 Giving professional advice on matters relating to the profession. 2.8.4 Assisting in coordinating dental technology services 2.8.5 Assisting in the general administration of the Department.
2.9 Director Dental Technology, Grade Level 17 2.9.1 Taking charge of the general administration of the department. 2.9.2 Advising government on matters relating to the formulation, execution and review of policies and programmes or dental technology. 2.9.3 Liaising with relevant Dental Authorities on matters affecting the practice of dental technology in Nigeria. 2.9.4 Setting and ensuring compliance with quality control measures and standards
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCE WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotion aid transfers are subject to confirmation of appointment and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Denial Technologist Grade 11, Grade Level 08 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Technology from a recognised University. 3.2 Dental Technologist Grade I, Grade Level 09 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Dental Technologist Grade II who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1 above plus at least three years’ post-qualification cognate experience. 3.3 Senior Dental Technologist, Grade Level 10 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Dental Technologist Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1. above plus at least six years’ post-qualification cognate experience. 3.4 Principal Dental Technologist, Grade Level 12 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Dental Technologist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5 Assistant Chief Dental Technologist, Grade Level 13 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Dental Technologist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.6 Chief Dental Technologist, Grade Level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Dental Technologies who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Chief Dental Technologist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.8 Deputy Director/Director (States), Grade Level 16 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.9 Director, Grade Level 17 3.9.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Deputy Director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.10 Direct appointment to positions on Grade Level 12 and above Direct appointment may also be made to post in Grade Level 12 and above, but such appointments must be at the instance of the user Ministry/Department. Promotions from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
