Full Time Faculty

Department: Department of Radiology

Entity:           Medical College

Location:     Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Established in 2004, the Aga Khan University Medical College in East Africa seeks to provide high quality education for health professional leaders who will then go on to become reputable specialists generating a positive and lasting impact in the lives of their patients and in the communities they serve. Our goal is to produce health professional leaders through our unique training programmes, building strong research programmes, supporting best practice in the delivery of health services, and contributing to the broader community through strategic partnerships regionally and globally.

The Department of Radiology is committed to providing outstanding patient-centered care by combining excellence in clinical imaging, research, and educational programmes with state-of-the-art technology.

Job Summary

The Aga Khan University, Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior instructor to acquire and interprete various types of medical images including Radiographs, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound images to diagnose medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise the provision of quality radiology services

• Assess and explain to the patient the procedures to be carried out upon initial encounter.

• Communicate accurate diagnosis to the physician and/or patients upon examining the internal functions of the organ systems and recommend the suitable radiology procedure.

• Ensure adherence to the medical procedures and policies including Radiation safety rules and regulations

• Proactively monitor compliance to all applicable radiation safety rules and regulations.

• Coordinate the administrative day-to-day running of the of the department to ensure proper provision of quality      radiology services.

• Ensure availability of adequate materials and relevant consumables for the smooth running of the department.

• Teach and supervise all the procedures performed by the radiology residents.

• Prepare written report of observations and recommend the type of radiology procedure suitable for the benefit of the patient

• Perform other related duties within the scope and function of the department, as required

Requirements

·       MMed Radiology or equivalent.

·       Certification and registration from the relevant Medical Practitioners and Dentists regulating body.

·       Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

·       Adequate experience during residency program based on the curriculum.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Good MS Office computer skills

·       Conduct oneself in a professional manner with patients, doctors and other hospital staff