KUTRRH Nuclear Medicine Physician Jobs in Kenya

KUTRRH Nuclear Medicine Physician Jobs in Kenya

Nuclear Medicine Physician - V/FT/169/2022 – 3 Posts

Position Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Physician use radioactive materials, called radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat disease.

They employ such techniques as scintigraphy, which uses radiopharmaceuticals to produce images of the body's organs or to visualize certain diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities

Generate medical information and review patient medical history in order to guide and inform the appropriate diagnosis procedures in the Molecular Imaging Centre (IMIC) and radiology unit of the hospital.

Receive patients referred from other medical units for PET/CT Scanning, radiologic and other imaging diagnosis, and schedule them for the respective radiology and therapeutic procedures in the hospital.

Perform or interpret nuclear imaging procedures including positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies in the hospital.

Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings and communicate examination results or
diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients and families in the hospital.

Provide advanced PET/CT Imaging and other nuclear medicine services in order to diagnose complex or complicated medical conditions among patients in the hospital.

Examine patients to establish their fit and suitability for administration of nuclear examinations in the hospital.

Provide counselling to nuclear imaging patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments in the hospital.

Formulate, enforce, and ensure radio safety standards and procedures and duly implemented and
followed in the nuclear imaging unit of the hospital.

Develop and monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of nuclear imaging and
therapeutic services in the hospital.

Ensure that IMIC Imaging machines, equipment and tools are in good working condition and inform
biomedical engineering department of the same for timely and quality imaging services delivery in the hospital.

Provide clinical research and training to students in the IMIC unit of the hospital.

Mentor and guide junior radiology staff, interns and students in the IMIC unit of the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Master of Medicine in Radiology and/or Imaging or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine

from a recognized institution or College.

Experience with PET/CT and/or SPECT/CT Technology in molecular imaging

Proficiency in Computer applications

Knowledge of professional standards

Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution

Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

Valid Practice License.

Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.

Registration with The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority.

At least one (1) year working experience in a busy Nuclear Medicine Department.

Radiologists with prior PET CT experience in a busy hospital / diagnostic centre are also encouraged to apply.

Soft Skills Required

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Observational

Analytical skills

Compassionate skills

Team player

How to Apply

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: Job Application – Job Reference Number.

Note that you must attach the following listed documents when you apply on the online portal.

Application Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Filled Application Form

Valid Practicing License

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 25th October 2022.

Successful candidates will be offered an attractive remunerative package which includes a basic salary and allowances.

The Hospital will facilitate travel to Kenya for the successful candidates and assist in acquiring work permits.

The Hospital will also facilitate job placement for spouses where possible.

Qualified Kenyans living abroad as well as well as experts from other nationalities are encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information and job application details, see: KUTRRH Nuclear Medicine Physician Jobs in Kenya

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