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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/04/2024
Job Purpose:
The Radio-pharmacist’s position exists to manage and oversee the safe preparation, dispensing, and utilization of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, ensuring optimal patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and dispenses radioactive pharmaceuticals used for patient diagnosis and therapy, applying principles and practices of pharmacy and radiochemistry.
- Receives radiopharmaceutical prescription from physician and reviews prescription to determine suitability of radiopharmaceutical for intended use.
- Verifies that specified radioactive substance and reagent will give desired results in examination or treatment procedures, utilizing knowledge of radiopharmaceutical preparation and principles of drug bio-distribution.
- Calculates volume of radioactive pharmaceutical required to provide patient with desired level of radioactivity at prescribed time, according to established rates of radioisotope decay.
- Compounds radioactive substances and reagents to prepare radio-pharmaceuticals, following radio-pharmacy laboratory procedures.
- Assesses prepared radiopharmaceutical, using measuring and analysis instruments and equipment, such as ionization chamber, pulse-height analyzer, and radioisotope dose calibrator, to verify rate of drug disintegration and to ensure that patient receives required dose.
- Consults with physician following patient treatment or procedure to review and evaluate quality and effectiveness of radiopharmaceutical.
- Conducts research to develop or improve radiopharmaceuticals.
- Prepares reports for regulatory agencies to obtain approval for testing and use of new radiopharmaceuticals.
- Maintains control records for receipt, storage, preparation, and disposal of radioactive nuclei.
- Conducts training for students and medical professionals concerning radiopharmaceuticals use, characteristics, and compounding procedures as well as radiation protection measures.
- Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree and/or Fellowship in Radiopharmacy/ Nuclear Pharmacy.
- Relevant work experience in a hospital set-up with a nuclear medicine department.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations.
- Knowledge of professional standards.
- Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution.
- Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Valid Practice License.
- Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Fulfilled the requirement 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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