Nuclear Medicine Physician at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

KUTRRH/DCS/NMPHY/309

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate medical information and review patient medical history in order to guide and inform the appropriate diagnosis procedures in the Molecular Imaging Centre (IMIC) and radiology unit.
• Receive patients referred from other medical units for PET/CT Scanning, radiologic and other imaging diagnosis and schedule them for the respective radiology and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform or interpret nuclear imaging procedures including positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies.
• Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings and communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients and families.
• Provide advanced PET/CT Imaging and other nuclear medicine services in order to diagnose complex or complicated medical conditions among patients.
• Examine patients to establish their fit and suitability for administration of nuclear examinations.
• Provide counselling to nuclear imaging patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
• Formulate, enforce and ensure radio safety standards and procedures and duly implemented and followed in the nuclear imaging unit.
• Develop and monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of nuclear imaging and therapeutic services.
• Ensure that IMIC Imaging machines, equipment and tools are in good working condition and inform biomedical engineering department of the same for timely and quality imaging services delivery in the hospital.
• Provide clinical research and training to students in the IMIC unit.
• Mentor and guide junior radiology staff, interns and students in the IMIC unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution
• Master of Medicine and/or Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine from a recognized institution or College.
• At least three years’ (3) working experience in a busy Nuclear Medicine Department
• Experience with PET/CT and/or SPECT/CT Technology in molecular imaging
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Valid Practice License
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Registration with The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority

Soft Skills Required

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