Senior Assistant Therapy Radiographer/Therapy Radiographer III - 4 Posts at 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;
• hCoordinating 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