Radiotherapist at The Nairobi Hospital

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

Ref: RD/07/17

Reporting to the Lead Radiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Oversee the daily set-up of work location and patient schedule for treatment and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Verify and deliver ionizing radiation treatment to patients in a safe and accurate manner based on the prescribed treatment plan.
• Localize and simulate patients based on prescribed parameters.
• Prepare moulds and other immobilization devices to assist in the accurate treatment.
• Monitor and observe patients receiving ionizing radiation for any unusual reactions and respond accordingly.
• Ensure quality assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans.
• Follow hospital and radiation oncology policies and procedures.
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in radiation therapy/diploma in radiography with a certificate in radiation therapy
• Valid license from Kenya Radiation Protection Board with prior experience of working with linear accelerators and simulation equipment
• Delivery of radiotherapy in a facility equipped with 3d – conformal radiotherapy, multileaf  collimation and HDR branchy therapy will be an added advantage
• Two(2) years work experience
• Detail oriented
• Conscientious
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills