Medical Nuclear Physicist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

KUTRRH/DCS/MNPHY/315

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply their knowledge of applied physics, mathematics and biomedical technology to specialized medical equipment that helps examine, diagnose and treat cancer patients in the hospital.
• Use a variety of analytical computer aided and bioengineering techniques such as PET/CT, SPECT CT, x-ray imaging, ultrasound, tomography, radiology, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and lasers to support radiologists and radiographers and ultra-sonographers in making very precise diagnosis among patients.
• Use analytical, computer-aided and bioengineering techniques such as radiation therapy to support radiation oncologists and other radiotherapists in treating their patients.
• Work with patients and with a wide range of medical, technical and administrative staff in applying their analytical skills in detecting and preventing radiation leak, exposure and poisoning.
• Work with IMIC nuclear technology or medical imaging in order to ensure optimal equipment performance in order to advise and help protect against radiation hazards.
• Conduct research, develop, implement and evaluate new analytical technology and techniques of new instrumentation or imaging techniques and write reports, and advise the on the same.
• Conduct research and training and updating nuclear diagnosis and treatment healthcare, scientific and technical staff, interns and students.
• Manage nuclear imaging equipment.
• Formulate, review, manage, implement and evaluate, and sustain nuclear, radiology and radiotherapy quality assurance programmes in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer of the IMIC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate training in Nuclear Medicine Physics 
• At least two years working experience as Medical Nuclear Physicist in a reputable hospital.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Knowledge of professional standards.
• Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution.
• Up to date certification with The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority formerly Radiation Protection Board

Soft skills required

• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Observation skills
• Team player
• Compassionate