Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi.
KUTRRH/DCS/MNPHY/315
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply their knowledge of applied physics, mathematics and biomedical technology to specialized medical equipment that helps examine, diagnose and treat cancer patients in the hospital.
- Use a variety of analytical computer aided and bioengineering techniques such as PET/CT, SPECT CT, x-ray imaging, ultrasound, tomography, radiology, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and lasers to support radiologists and radiographers and ultra-sonographers in making very precise diagnosis among patients.
- Use analytical, computer-aided and bioengineering techniques such as radiation therapy to support radiation oncologists and other radiotherapists in treating their patients.
- Work with patients and with a wide range of medical, technical and administrative staff in applying their analytical skills in detecting and preventing radiation leak, exposure and poisoning.
- Work with IMIC nuclear technology or medical imaging in order to ensure optimal equipment performance in order to advise and help protect against radiation hazards.
- Conduct research, develop, implement and evaluate new analytical technology and techniques of new instrumentation or imaging techniques and write reports, and advise the on the same.
- Conduct research and training and updating nuclear diagnosis and treatment healthcare, scientific and technical staff, interns and students.
- Manage nuclear imaging equipment.
- Formulate, review, manage, implement and evaluate, and sustain nuclear, radiology and radiotherapy quality assurance programmes in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer of the IMIC.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Post graduate training in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- At least two years working experience as Medical Nuclear Physicist in a reputable hospital.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations.
- Knowledge of professional standards.
- Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution.
- Up to date certification with The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority formerly Radiation Protection Board
Soft Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Observation skills
- Team player
- Compassionate
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