Kenyatta National Hospital
REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/TR/10/37 (4 POSTS)
Job Purpose
An officer at these levels will be responsible to the Senior Therapy Radiographer in the provision of therapy radiography services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage referrals in compliance with the National Hospital Referral Strategy;
- Ensure administration of radiation therapy services in the department for continuous and smooth services delivery;
- Training, guiding, coaching and mentoring students;
- Manage quality assurance programs within the department while ensuring regular quality assurance testing is carried out as required by ionizing radiation regulation;
- Assessing, counselling and providing medical radiotherapy Services;
- Processing, verifying and maintaining information related to patients;
- Safeguarding and providing basic maintenance and safety of radiotherapy equipment in the hospital;
- Coordinating procurement and safe storage of departmental supplies of radiographic materials and preparing reports on radiography activities.
- Ensuring radiation safety measure to ensure safety of patients, staff and students in compliance with regulatory requirements;
- Ensuring good customer service, hospitality and adequately resolve complaints or concerns about radiological services to promote efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care;
- Participating in continuous professional education and Development activities within the department;
- Requisition and maintaining records of Radiographic and other imaging materials;
- Ensure proper explanation of the radiation treatment process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
- Communicate effectively with patients, addressing concerns and answering questions related to the treatment process.
- Be able to position patients accurately for treatment, ensuring proper alignment for radiation delivery.
- Be able to design and create custom moulds or immobilization devices tailored to individual patient anatomy, ensuring they remain in the correct position during treatment.
- Be able to perform simulation including tumor localization, treatment planning and dosimetry
- Be able to perform radiotherapy treatment by superficial to megavoltage external beams and verification
- Be able to perform imaging for planning and treatment verification purposes
Qualification and Experience
- Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Radiography with a Therapy Pathway or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Registration with the Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK)
- Practical experience in radiation therapy equipment, treatment/dosimetry planning systems will be an added advantage
Method of Application
Interested applicants who meet the requirements are requested to download and fill the application form available on KNH Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V listing the qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials, and certificates to be submitted at Kenyatta National Hospital’s Central Registry situated in the Hospitals Administration block on or before 3rd December 2024 or posted to the address below:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB:
Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through telephone number 0780 433080
Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010: –
A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
EACC Clearance
Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
HELB Compliance
KRA Tax Compliance
To apply for this job please visit www.knh.or.ke.