Medical Physicist- - 1 Post at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/FT/44/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Developing equipment specifications for radiation therapy treatment, NuclearMedicine and diagnostic imaging. 
• Developing procedures for the initial and continuing evaluation of radiation therapy treatment, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging equipment. 
• Providing evidence of compliance of equipment for radiation therapy treatment, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic imaging with regulatory and accreditation agency rules and recommendations. 
• Performing acceptance testing, evaluation and commissioning of equipment used for radiation therapy treatment, Nuclear Medicine, and Diagnostic imaging. 
• Approving radiation oncology technical procedures prior to clinical use. 
• Developing and managing a comprehensive Quality Management Program that monitors, evaluates, and optimizes radiation oncology processes. 
• Providing radiation oncology physics and radiation dosimetry training for medical practitioners and students posted in the department. 
• Measuring and characterizing medical radiation from radiopharmaceuticals prior to clinical utilization. 
• Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for Medical Physics. 
• Ensuring compliance with statutory standards. 
• Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) 
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care 

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics from a recognized institution. 
• Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license. 
• Prior experience with cyberknife will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in VMAT/IMRT treatment planning. 
• In-depth understanding of Radiation Dosimetry. 
• In-depth understanding of nuclear medicine. 
• At least 2 years’ experience as a medical physicist in radiotherapy center.