REF: TNH/HRD/SR/02/2026

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

ROLES AND 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.
• Supervise examinations on patients using computer tomography (CT) scanners, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluoroscopy 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.
• BLS and ACLS
• Interventional Radiology skills will be an added advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to review and interpret radiographic images
• Imaging skills including MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Mammography and CT scan.
• Ability to develop and ensure implementation of radiology protocols.
• Perform interventional radiology procedures.
• 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.