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Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Description:
Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants. The hospital's objectives are to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the population of Western Kenya and neighbouring countries. The Hospital provides general medicine services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services and has a well-equipped 24-hour emergency Casualty Department. It is also part of the AKHS international referral system, with links to the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi and Karachi respectively. History On 26 February 1951, Prince Aly Khan laid the foundation for the Aga Khan Dispensary and Maternity Home. The home had an 8-bed general ward. In 1960, the dispensary was extended to incorporate two general wards with a total of 17 beds and an outpatient department. A small laboratory was established in 1975 and a portable
Job Description
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Provide safe, timely, and high-quality radiology services for both inpatients and outpatients, including accurate reporting and clear communication of findings. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient care, and actively contribute to the hospital’s teaching and continuous professional development (CPD) programmes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interpret and report imaging studies (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, Doppler, fluoroscopy) and communicate key findings to clinical teams.
- Develop, review, and implement imaging protocols and clinical pathways.
- Support departmental quality and patient safety activities (audits/peer review, incident reporting, improvement projects).
- Teach and supervise interns and junior doctors.
- Perform interventional radiology procedures (as credentialed) and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.
The requirements
- M. Med in Radiology and Imaging from a university recognized by CUE.
- Licensed, Registered and Retained by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.
- A working experience in a busy radiology and imaging department general radiography, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, Doppler and Fluoroscopy.
- Experience and skills in reporting MRI and various modalities of CT across a wide range of clinical indications.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Team player
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Patient-centred and service-oriented
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
