Kirinyaga County borders Nyeri County, Murang’a County and Embu County.It covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers. The county lies between 1,158 metres and 5,380 metres above sea level in the South and at the Peak of Mt. Kenya respectively. Mt. Kenya which lies on the northern side greatly influences the landscape of the county as well as other topographical features. The snow melting from the mountain forms the water tower for the rivers that drain in the county and other areas that lie south and west of the county. The county can be divided into three ecological zones; the lowland areas, the midland areas and the highlands.

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/R/08/26/03/24
Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing radiographic services to patients.
• Processing radiology films and materials.
• Processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to patients.
• Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic and photographic supplies requirements.
• Implementing policies and regulations on medical imaging services in the hospital.
• Undertaking basic maintenance and ensuring safety of radiography equipment in the department.
• Establishing and coordinating procurement and ensuring safe custody of radiographic and photographic supplies in the department.
• Organizing and supervising staff and/or students on attachment in the department.
• Promoting the radiology services within the hospital and act as a point person between the Radiography Department and the patients.
• Ensuring examination and waiting areas are tidy and clean as required.
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging from a recognized institution. Higher diploma in Ultra-sound/computerized Tomography or magnetic Resonance imaging from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years working experience.
• Registered with the professional body.
• Proficiency in Computer Skills.