Nairobi Hospital Senior Radiotherapist Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Hospital Senior Radiotherapist Jobs in Kenya

The overall purpose of this job is to plan, simulate and carry out dosimetry for the hospital’s oncology patients to ensure quality radiotherapy treatment in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Educate patients on the simulation process and obtain their consent for treatment and allergy declarations in order to ensure utmost corporation and compliance to established guidelines;

Conduct CT scan simulation and tattoo the patients’ area of interest for purposes of treatment planning;

Import CT/MRI images to the Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) and proceed in order to plan treatment for patients;

Plan patients’ treatment including contouring Organs At Risk (OAR) in order to optimise the dose distribution;

Follow up with the Oncologist to ensure that cross tumour volume (CTV) is done;

Create the treatment plans including the fields of projection, optimise dose limits to organs at risk (OAR) and planning tumour volume (PTV) in line with international protocols;

Present and discuss the treatment plans with the Chief Oncologist in order to receive approval;

Submit the approved treatment plans to the Medical Physicist team for quality assurance and address any arising issues accordingly;

Liaise with the Medical Records Officer to schedule patients for treatment sessions;

Provide guidance to junior radiotherapists on execution of work to ensure compliance to set

standards;

Provide formal and on-the-job training as clinical resources to doctors, nurses and other radiotherapists on current practices; and

Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Education and Experience

Higher Diploma or Degree in Radiotherapy or Radiation Technology from a recognized institution.

Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license.

Minimum of 5 years’ radiotherapy experience with 2 years at supervisory level.

Core Competencies

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of radio-physics

Patient care skills

Understanding of health and safety guidelines related to radiotherapy

Attention to detail including high levels of precision

Customer service skills

Planning and organising skills

Basic counselling skills

Communication skills

Team working skills

Accountability

Integrity

Confidentiality

How to Apply

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