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Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi
Reference Code:V/FT/19/2024
Job Purpose:
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients using technical equipment, for accurate doses of radiation while minimizing the amount of radiation to surrounding healthy tissue.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Competently perform a range of radiotherapy techniques, CT simulations and mould room procedures whilst ensuring high standards are maintained.
- Maintaining and evaluating radiation safety measures, implementing Radiotherapy Policies, Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
- Provide information, support, and reassurance to patients, considering their physical and psychological and emotional needs.
- Practice high standards of infection control procedures in line with the Hospital infection control.
- Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients in consultation with the oncology team using the available equipment in the Hospital i.e. Linac, Brachytherapy and Cyberknife.
- Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
- Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
- Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
- Assessing patients’ reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
- Monitoring the progress of patients undergoing radiotherapy and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelors degree or Higher Diploma in Radiation Therapy from a recognized institution.
- At least one (1) year work experience in Radiation Therapy.
- Prior experience in Cyberknife treatment will be an added advantage.
- Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Download: Job Application Form
Interested and qualified persons to apply online via careers.kutrrh.go.ke by uploading an Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practice License. Clearly indicate Job Reference No. i.e. JOB APPLICATION – [JOB/CADRE REFERENCE NUMBER] as the subject of your application.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO Nairobi Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 19th March 2024.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
YOUTH, WOMEN, AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Please note:
- Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge any fees for application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Successful candidate (s) will be required to submit the documents listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for university graduates only)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
- Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
- A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Interested and qualified? Go to
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital on careers.kutrrh.go.ke to apply
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