Latest Vacancies at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/FT/41/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Diagnose complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, examining them and conducting neurological tests.
• Counsel patients on neurological disorders and its background.
• Order neurological tests and interpret the results of neuroimaging studies.
• Prescribe and/or administer treatment and medication. 
• Monitor the behavioral and cognitive side effects of treatment and medication. 
• Order supportive care services for patients. 
• Participate in neuroscience research activities. 
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals.
• Keep up to date with neurological developments, treatment and medication. 
• Perform specialized treatments for sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neurooncology, behavioral neurology and neurogenetics.
• Perform and interpret electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve Duties and Responsibilities 
• Diagnose complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, examining them and conducting neurological tests.
• Counsel patients on neurological disorders and its background.
• Order neurological tests and interpret the results of neuroimaging studies.
• Prescribe and/or administer treatment and medication. 
• Monitor the behavioral and cognitive side effects of treatment and medication. 
• Order supportive care services for patients. 
• Participate in neuroscience research activities. 
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals.
• Keep up to date with neurological developments, treatment and medication. 
• Perform specialized treatments for sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neurooncology, behavioral neurology and neurogenetics.
• Perform and interpret electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve conduction velocity tests. 

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine in internal medicine from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship in Neurology from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC.
• Valid Practice License.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Neurologist in a busy hospital.

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V/FT/42/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Taking history of the patient
• Conducting both individual and group psychological tests and assessment and providing appropriate therapy.
• Developing treatment plans
• Identifying patients with social psychological problem, providing psycho education to clients, families and caregivers
• Prescribing intervention and possible referrals
• Testing the efficacy of both psychological and biological interventions to promote the wellbeing of patient
• Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS)
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in either Medical Psychology, Health Psychology or any other relevant equivalent
• qualification in a health-related field from a recognized institution.
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized
• institution will be an added advantage.
• two years relevant working experience.

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V/FT/43/2023

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 iv. 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.

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• BSc. Radiation therapy degree from a recognized university or Higher diploma in radiation therapy with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Prior experience with cyberknife will be an added advantage 
• Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license. 
• Proficiency in using medical imaging equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to empathize with patients while remaining professional.
• Experience working as a radiation therapist.

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V/FT/44/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Developing equipment specifications for radiation therapy treatment, NuclearMedicine and diagnostic imaging. 
• Developing procedures for the initial and continuing evaluation of radiation therapy treatment, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging equipment. 
• Providing evidence of compliance of equipment for radiation therapy treatment, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic imaging with regulatory and accreditation agency rules and recommendations. 
• Performing acceptance testing, evaluation and commissioning of equipment used for radiation therapy treatment, Nuclear Medicine, and Diagnostic imaging. 
• Approving radiation oncology technical procedures prior to clinical use. 
• Developing and managing a comprehensive Quality Management Program that monitors, evaluates, and optimizes radiation oncology processes. 
• Providing radiation oncology physics and radiation dosimetry training for medical practitioners and students posted in the department. 
• Measuring and characterizing medical radiation from radiopharmaceuticals prior to clinical utilization. 
• Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for Medical Physics. 
• Ensuring compliance with statutory standards. 
• Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) 
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care 

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics from a recognized institution. 
• Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license. 
• Prior experience with cyberknife will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in VMAT/IMRT treatment planning. 
• In-depth understanding of Radiation Dosimetry. 
• In-depth understanding of nuclear medicine. 
• At least 2 years’ experience as a medical physicist in radiotherapy center.