Radiographer at The Nairobi Hospital

Job Summary

Postholders will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical practice

Job Description

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual improvement.

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

REF/RG/04/18

Reporting to the Chief Radiologist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• To adhere to all the laid-down safety procedures in carrying out duties in the department.
• To maintain confidentiality of radiology reports and good public relations in all internal and external interactions.
• To perform fluoroscopy and other special procedures, ultrasound scans and CT scan procedures for diagnostic purpose according to the clinical requirement of the referring physician and provide radiological report.
• To administer contrast materials during radiological procedures Verify typed reports and sign for authorization.
• Making decisions regarding immediate management and further referral of patients Enhancing evidence based practice Maintaining patient confidentiality and professional work ethic
• Carrying out on the job training on mentorship mentoring senior registrars in the specialist recognition program and medical officers in the clinics and wards
• Participating in and spearhead hospital based research Participating in research, developing clinical protocols and facilitating CME
• Championing continuous quality improvement in clinical practice and service delivery
• Advocating for patients and champion continual improvement
• Ensuring all standards are met including quality of care, turnaround times, effective communication amongst and quality customer service amongst others
• Participating in on-call Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Masters in Radiology.
• Specialist recognition in Diagnostic Radiology
• Valid registration and annual practice license
• Demonstrable Leadership skills
• Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
• Good interpersonal relations