Therapy Radiographer
Kenyatta National Hospital
3 days ago
Job descriptions & requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital — after Jomo Kenyatta — following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualification and ExperienceDegree in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical imaging equipment or equivalent from a recognized Institution;Certificate of registration from a relevant professional body;Valid practicing license from a relevant professional body; andProficiency in computer applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform pre-treatment patient assessments, including medical, imaging and psychosocial evaluation;Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists to determine tumour site and treatment volume localization;Develop and apply custom immobilization devices for reproducible treatment positioning;Use external markers, skin tattoos, and anatomical references to establish precise reference points;Educate and psychologically prepare patients for the simulation and treatment processes;Record and archive simulation data for planning and daily set-up reference;Generate accurate and patient-specific treatment plans using TPS software (Monaco);Perform anatomical contouring and fusion of multimodal imaging for tumour delineation and organ at risk identification;Apply principles of radiation physics, radiology, and dose constraints to develop optimal plans;Liaise with Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists to ensure plan accuracy and intent alignment;Transfer validated plans to treatment delivery systems (MOSAIQ) securely; andDeliver radiation therapy precisely as prescribed using external beam, brachytherapy or stereotactic systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Documentation and record keeping, Project preparation and planning, General medicine, Radiotherapy
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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