Medical Specialist II (Radiology) (2 Positions) at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job purpose

The Medical Specialists (Radiology) are responsible to Head of Department and will be expected to take responsibility for patients and medical imaging under their care to provide quality and timely services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out radiological procedures and write reports.
• Interpretation of diagnostic medical images and transcription of radiological reports;
• Justification and protocoling of radiological examinations;
• Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties;
• Conducting weekly specialized Interventional radiology clinics as assigned, review inpatients for IR procedures as consulted
• Training, supervising and mentoring post graduate medical students (Registrars/ Residents), Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students;
• Provision of consultation services to other departments;
• Participate in departmental committees and teams for work improvement;
• Research in the field of interest/expertise and training to improve the practise of radiology;
• To be involved in policy making at the Hospital and National level to improve health care provision in the country.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Radiology or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Specialist recognition in Diagnostic Imaging & Radiation Medicine from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Council however, radiologists that have finished Mmed in Radiology and are undergoing pre-KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply;
• Registration Certificate by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid practicing license in Radiology by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
• Professional Indemnity Cover.