The overall purpose of this job is to review, interpret and report on radiographic images in order provide accurate diagnosis on patients test results in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate
patients’ medical histories to ensure the various medical imaging
procedures will not harm them and recommend alternative medical imaging
techniques, where necessary;
- Communicate the
medical imaging process to patients in line with requirements;
- Carry out
examinations on patients using computer tomography (CT) scanners and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines and provide technical findings
on test results
- for use in
diagnosis and treatment;
- Perform and/or
guide radiology staff to carry out image-guided diagnostic procedures in
line with established protocols;
- Interpret
patients’ test results from diagnostic imaging procedures to determine
accurate diagnoses;
- Communicate and
discuss results and diagnoses with physicians;
- Compile reports
on test results and diagnoses;
- Carry out
emergency procedures on patients in line with medical protocols in case of
resuscitations, bleeding, or infections among others as and when required;
- Participate in
research activities in radiology in line with set objectives;
- Participate in
the development and review of protocols in the radiology department; and
- Any other
responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor
from time to time.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree
in Radiology from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor of
Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
- Must be
registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and
hold a valid practicing licence.
- Minimum of 5
years practicing experience in Radiology.
Competencies
- Ability to
review and interpret radiographic images
- Imaging skills
including MRI, Ultra Sound, x-ray, fluoroscopy and CT Scan
- Ability to
develop and ensure implementation of radiology protocols
- Knowledge of
radiation safety standards
- Knowledge of
quality management systems related to radiology
- Ability to work
for long hours under pressure
- Drive and
openness to learning
- Time management
skills
- Interpersonal
skills
- Basic
counselling skills
- Effective
decision making and judgement skills
- Research skills
- Analytical
skills
- Patient care
skills
- Attention to
detail
- Customer
service skills
- Planning and
organising skills
- Ability to
mentor
- Communication
skills including facilitation and presentation skills
How to
Apply
If
your background, experience and competence match the above specifications,
please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job
reference number, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach
the undersigned not later than 31st July, 2025.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two
weeks post application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Please
note that The Nairobi Hospital does not charge any fees from applicants at any
stage, nor has it engaged a third party to facilitate this hire.
All
communications to successful candidates will be done using official contacts as
listed on our website.
Only
online applications will be accepted.
Human
Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
