Radiographer, Radiography at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​

Responsibilities:

Perform high quality radiological examinations as per stipulated policy and guidelines Ensure safety for the patients and the machine through adequate preparation of patients and daily equipment quality performance check Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure Liaise with doctors and other medical staff to clarify ambiguous radiology requests to prevent service anomalies Ensure that all the Radiation safety measures are put in place to protect the patient staff and the public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities Ensure proper and accurate records of environment and downtime of radiological equipment Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports Participate in relevant hospital and departmental quality initiatives Perform any other duties within the professional circuit as may be assigned from time to time

  Requirements:

Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or Equivalent Registration with Radiation Protection Board of Kenya Minimum of 1-year work experience in a busy Radiology Department Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good customer service skills