Radiologist at Spring Personnel Limited

Details:

Position Summary:

A private Hospital based in Nairobi is looking to fill in the position of a Radiologist.

The purpose of the radiology department is to provide effective and reliable radiological services of the highest quality whilst ensuring best possible outcomes for patients and enhanced continuity of care

Customer needs:

• Timely and accurate Radiology reports
• Patient care before during and after radiological procedures
• Proper preparation before radiological procedures
• Safe environment of care and interventions
• Friendly staff and efficient and effective processes

Main Purpose of this job:

• To exercise administrative and clinical oversight of the radiology department
• To provide radiological services to radiology department as part of a multidisciplinary care process leading to desired patient care outcomes, service standards, and best practice standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Coordinating and integrating both clinical and administrative aspects of the radiology department.
• To ensure radiologists and referring clinician’s satisfaction in relation to clinical services offered in the radiology department and identify new services as deemed appropriate.
• Continuously reviewing and evaluating the professional performance of all individuals with clinical privileges.
• Oversee the credentialing and privileging process of physicians including practice monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop departmental policy and procedures, prepare proposals, quarterly reviews, management briefings, annual budget proposals, equipment and personnel request.
• To have regular communication with other Heads of Department to provide a cohesive approach to clinical service delivery.
• Participating in the recruitment process to ensure the hiring and retention of the highest quality radiology staff and participation in employee/labor relations matters as appropriate.
• To ensure that Radiation Protection Responsibilities are conducted as described in the local radiation protection rules and regulations.
• To maintain satisfaction and safe performance of all diagnostic imaging equipment.
• To ensure that quality assurance is regularly performed in all clinical areas and documented for audit purposes.
• To ensure that clinical audits are carried out as appropriate.
• To comply with legislative and hospital policies and procedures, ensuring patient safety.
• To ensure the Data Protection is applied to all patient data & that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

STAFF QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES

Education and professional training

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Master’s Degree in Radiology recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
•  Fresh Graduates are also encouraged to apply. 

Licensure

• Current practice license issued by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board           

Certification

Current certificate in pediatric immediate life support (PILS) training

COMPETENCIES

Ability to effectively take history and obtain relevant patient information

Ability to carry out radiological procedures