Resident Radiologist at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

Provide and ensure quality Radiology services within the Avenue group in line with the company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to walk in and referred patients who present to the Radiology Department
• Offer radiology consultancy to all the doctors in Avenue Group.
• Consult and collaborate with other clinical departments to develop, review, and ensure adherence to radiology protocols and standards to ensure proper and accurate radiological diagnosis and treatment. 
• Ensure quality of radiological images and reports and images providing diagnostic support for all clinical departments. 5. Ensure accurate and proper records of radiological investigations are kept. 
• Ensure timely and accurate review and reporting of radiological investigations 
• Communicate and discuss radiological investigations and the results thereof with other physicians in support of clinical decision making. 
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to staff in the diagnostic imaging department. 
• Identify professional development gaps and ensure implementation of appropriate professional development, Continuous Medical Education and mentorship to colleagues to build capacity and exposure to best practice 
• In liaison with the Medical Services Manager, set, monitor and evaluate key performance indicators for the radiology department and ensure alignment with the Avenue Group strategic plan. 
• Manage the radiation exposure to radiology staff to ensure that it remains within the recommended maximum limits. 
• Participate actively in the supervision and organization of the radiology department.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and morbidity and mortality meetings as required.
• Participation in incident reporting, root cause analyses, clinical audit and Quality Improvement Plans as required
• Maintain a positive work attitude and foster team work.
• Ensure patient satisfaction through quality care, confidentiality, communication, feedback, escalation and demonstrated follow-up of patient’s concerns.
• Support marketing activities and promote adoption of new radiological services to foster growth of the department.
• Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
  • Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
  • Timely review and implementation of audit recommendations
• Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• Specialist recognition in Radiology
• Master of Medicine in Radiology
• 2 years’ experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Result Oriented
• Customer focus