Staff Assistant

**BACKGROUND
The Base Support Wing (SW) is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of all Main Operating Base (MOB) support functions including the supervision of those functions covered in HN Support Agreements. T he Medical Squadron provides medical emergency and dental care for all on-base military and civilian personnel.

The Flight Medical Branch provides flight and dental care as well as occupational health. Supervises the Flight Medical Section and the Treatment Section. The Dental Section provides dental care for E-3A aircrew, air traffic control and civilian personnel.

The incumbent assists the Dental Officer in the provision of dental treatments.

**THE ROLE
- Attending dental patients;
- Making appointments;
- Preparing the dental work area;
- Assisting the Dental Officer in the provision of all appropriate dental treatments;
- Briefing patients on dental hygiene;
- Performing minor dental laboratory work;
- Ensuring the serviceability of dental equipment;
- Operating dental / x-ray equipment and performing operator preventive maintenance and quality control of assigned equipment in accordance with relevant regulations;
- Recording dental diagnoses and keeping related accurate health records and files

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good knowledge of dental support activities acquired through at least 2 years current dental specialist/assistant experience;
- Secondary education and basic vocational training as a dental specialist/assistant OR Secondary education and basic training for specific task related skills, with 2 years’ experience;
- Certified knowledge of radiation protection measures in connection with dental X-ray activities (in accordance with Host Nation standards or willing to start a special training in the Host Nation standards);
- Adequate knowledge of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems;
- The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English, therefore adequate proficiency is essential;
- For this position, knoweldge of the host nation language is also required.

**THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE
- Previous NATO assignment;
- Experience working in an international / military environment.

**SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach any documentation (proof of highest education, diplomas, certificates, testimonials etc.) that you consider to be particularly relevant to the qualification requirements specified in this advertisement.

**CONTRACT
Serving civilian members of NATO will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be initially offered a definite duration contract of three years. Thereafter, an indefinite duration contract might be offered.

**SALARY
Salary value indicated in this vacancy notice is based on the new Single Salary Spine scale.

**WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Excellent tax-free salary, including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff;
- Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme;
- Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible);
- Retirement Pension Plan.

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**IMPORTANT REMARK