Chief Radiographer at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job purpose

Reporting to the Head of Department, Radiology, the Chief Radiographer, will be responsible for effective provision of quality radiography services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating, interpreting, implementing, evaluating and reviewing Radiological Policies, Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
• Ensuring provision of radiographic services.
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating radiographic operations.
• Coordinating performance management.
• Undertaking research and disseminating the findings
• Participating in curriculum development.
• Supervising, training, counselling, guiding and mentoring staff and students.

 
Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Science Degree in Medical Imaging or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum work experience of eight (8) years relevant work experience with not less than three (3) years as a Deputy Chief Radiographer, Job Group K5orfive (5) years progressive experience as Assistant Chief Radiographer.
• Certificate in Leadership/Management course.
• Registered with Society of Radiographers of Kenya (SORK). 
• Current practicing license from Radiation Protection Body.
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.