Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ref- V/FT/169/2022
Duties and Responsibilities
• Generate medical information and review patient medical history in order to guide and inform the appropriate diagnosis procedures in the Molecular Imaging Centre (IMIC) and radiology unit of the hospital.
• Receive patients referred from other medical units for PET/CT Scanning, radiologic and other imaging diagnosis, and schedule them for the respective radiology and therapeutic procedures in the hospital.
• Perform or interpret nuclear imaging procedures including positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies in the hospital.
• Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings and communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients and families in the hospital.
• Provide advanced PET/CT Imaging and other nuclear medicine services in order to diagnose complex or complicated medical conditions among patients in the hospital.
• Examine patients to establish their fit and suitability for administration of nuclear examinations in the hospital.
• Provide counselling to nuclear imaging patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments in the hospital.
• Formulate, enforce, and ensure radio safety standards and procedures and duly implemented and followed in the nuclear imaging unit of the hospital.
• Develop and monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of nuclear imaging and therapeutic services in the hospital.
• Ensure that IMIC Imaging machines, equipment and tools are in good working condition and inform biomedical engineering department of the same for timely and quality imaging services delivery in the hospital.
• Provide clinical research and training to students in the IMIC unit of the hospital.
• Mentor and guide junior radiology staff, interns and students in the IMIC unit of the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine in Radiology and/or Imaging or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine from a recognized institution or College.
• Experience with PET/CT and/or SPECT/CT Technology in molecular imaging
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• Valid Practice License.
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Registration with The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
• At least one (1) year working experience in a busy Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Radiologists with prior PET CT experience in a busy hospital / diagnostic centre are also encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application
• Form and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal.
• The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 25th October 2022.
• Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke 
• The successful candidates will be offered an attractive remunerative package which includes a basic salary and allowances.
• The Hospital will facilitate travel for the successful candidates and assist in acquiring work permits and job placement for spouses where possible.
• Qualified Kenyans living abroad as well as well as experts from other nationalities are encouraged to apply
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