Manager Radiology (Re-Advertisement) at Nairobi Hospital

 REF: TNH/HRD/MR/05/21

Reporting to Chief Radiologist, the successful candidate will be responsible for overall purpose of this job is to manage production and delivery of efficient and quality radiology imaging services in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, review and ensure adherence to radiography imaging protocols and standards in consultation with other clinical departments in order to ensure quality imaging services in the hospital;
• Ensure delivery of patient centric radiology services in line with established protocols and in order to contribute to overall patience experience;
• Ensure radiation safety standards are adhered to by patients, radiology staff and members of public during radiology procedures in line with the Radiation Act, 1985;
• Ensure radiation emitting equipment have valid licenses and meet the quality assurance standards in line with the Radiation Protection Board guidelines;
• Coordinate periodic maintenance of all radiology equipment in line with maintenance specifications and to ensure optimal operational efficiency of the equipment;
• Monitor the radiation exposure of the radiology staff through monthly dose readings and yearly blood count in order to ensure radiation exposure in radiography remains within the recommended maximum limits as per the Atomic Agency guidelines;
• Manage radiology inventory including inventory control and monthly stock takes in collaboration with the finance department to ensure optimal stock variance;
• Identify professional development gaps and ensure implementation of appropriate professional development interventions for the radiography team in order to ensure the team has the right skills and exposure to best practices;
• Keep abreast local and global best practices in radiology and make recommendations to the Head of Radiology on how these impact the hospital;
• Manage implementation of all hospital approved quality management systems including ISO standards, environmental management system (EMS), occupational health and safety OH&S), and JCIA among others to ensure full compliance of the radiology department to the guidelines;
• Prepare the radiology income and expenditure budget and monitor its implementation upon approval;
• Identify, deploy and motivate the radiology imaging team including performance appraisal, identification of training needs, mentorship and coaching as well as leave and absence management in line with the hospital’s people agenda; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Radiography from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in CT scan and MRI.
• Must be registered with the Radiography Council of Kenya and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 8 years’ radiology imaging experience preferably in a hospital environment with 3 years at management level.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Imaging skills including MRI, Ultra Sound and CT Scan
• Ability to develop and ensure implementation of radiography protocols
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards
• Knowledge of quality management systems related to radiography
• Leadership skills
• People management skills
• Patient care skills
• Budget preparation skills
• Inventory management and control skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to mentor
• Communication skills