The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) 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, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates for the following professional position:

RADIOSONOGRAPHER (LOCUM) - HOMABAY, BUSIA AND KISII

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Radiology Manager, the successful candidate will ensure provision of effective, efficient, and quality imaging (Ultrasound and Xray) services in the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, process, undertake initial patient evaluation and provide diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform, provide findings on ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.
• Ensure radiation safety measures and protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety for patients, staff, and self.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment are in place and followed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and care of patients’ records.

The requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Ultrasound from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or bachelor’s degree in Radiography.
• Two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Radiological Authority.
• Member of professional body preferably SORK.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information......

Region

Eastern Africa

Location

Kenya

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

• Receive, process, undertake initial patient evaluation and provide diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform, provide findings on ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.
• Ensure radiation safety measures and protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety for patients, staff, and self.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment are in place and followed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and care of patients’ records.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Higher National Diploma in Ultrasound from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or bachelor’s degree in Radiography.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Radiological Authority.
• Member of professional body preferably SORK.