Aga Khan Hospital Radiographer Job at Kakamega Medical Centre, Kenya

Aug 22, 2017

Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
 

Exciting Career Opportunity: Radiographer - Kakamega Medical Centre

The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health
Service, Kenya, which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. 

The
hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes
Hospitals and Outreach health facilities across East Africa. 

 

The
Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained
acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification,
ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving
towards Joint Commission International Accreditation. 

The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii,
Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Busia and Homa Bay Counties. 

The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position:
 

Radiographer - Kakamega Medical Centre

Overall Responsibility: Reporting
to the Radiology Manager the successful candidate will be responsible
for providing high quality diagnostic services using the most
appropriate radiographic techniques and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and clinical requirement to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.


• Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce images of high quality.


• Maintain close contact with patients while waiting for tests and post examination stay in the department.


• Undertake quality control checks on X-ray equipment in order to ensure quality assurance and audit initiatives.


• Enforce
  health and safety requirements at workplace and welfare issues
  including ionizing radiation regulations in order to protect self,
  patient and the public.

Requirements

• Diploma (Higher Diploma) in Medical Imaging Sciences from recognized and registered Medical Institution.


• Must be registered and licensed by the Radiation Protection Board of Kenya.


• At least three (3) years working experience in a busy medical institution.


• Excellent knowledge of techniques in general and specialized Radio diagnostics, Computed tomography (CT) and Fluoroscopy.


• Excellent
  computer skills in Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology
  Information System (RIS) and ability to work with minimum supervision.


• Good public relations and communication skills.


• Knowledge in CR (Computerized Radiography), Mammography and Ultrasonography is an added advantage.

How to Apply
 

Interested
candidates are requested to email their applications with detailed
curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and
expected salary to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 30th
August, 2017.

"Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer and does not solicit any funds to secure a job"