Clinical/Radiation Oncologist at Garissa County

 Job Description

ADVERT NO:GCPSB/28/2020 CLINICAL/RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

J/G ‘R’

Terms of Service: Three years renewable contract

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery
• Masters of Medicine in Clinical Oncology / radiation oncology
• Minimum of one-year experience in a busy oncology center of a busy Hospital.
• Registration Certificate with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council
• Valid practicing license by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the CEO, Garissa Cancer Center.
• Working with patients to explain a diagnosis and stage of cancer, discuss treatment options, and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment.
• Leading the cancer treatment team made up of various healthcare professionals and prescribing the treatment
• Treating patients with radiation therapy.
• Assisting patients with pain management.
• Performing basic administrative tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Train medical and clinical staff.
• Maintenance of personal professional competency and participation in the continued professional development by self-study, attendance at scientific meetings, and participation in internal training programs.