Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a Medical Specialist I position focusing on Radiology within the Machakos County Public Service Board (CPSB).

Responsibilities or duties

• Perform high-quality, complex medical imaging procedures (e.g., CT, MRI, mammography, or fluoroscopy).
• Prepare and position patients correctly, explain imaging procedures to alleviate anxiety, and monitor physical well-being throughout the scan.
• Calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot highly specialized radiographic equipment to ensure optimal image quality
• Strictly adhere to ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) principles, utilizing lead shielding and monitoring dosages to protect patients and medical staff.
• Establish and maintain departmental Quality Assurance (QA) programs, routinely testing equipment to meet regulatory compliance standards.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB.) from an Institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Masters in Imaging and Radiology
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate of Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• SLDP lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution

Experience needed

• At least nine (9) years of working experience

• Perform high-quality, complex medical imaging procedures (e.g., CT, MRI, mammography, or fluoroscopy).
• Prepare and position patients correctly, explain imaging procedures to alleviate anxiety, and monitor physical well-being throughout the scan.
• Calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot highly specialized radiographic equipment to ensure optimal image quality
• Strictly adhere to ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) principles, utilizing lead shielding and monitoring dosages to protect patients and medical staff.
• Establish and maintain departmental Quality Assurance (QA) programs, routinely testing equipment to meet regulatory compliance standards.

• Computer application skills

• Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB.) from an Institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Masters in Imaging and Radiology
• Certificate of Registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Certificate of Recognition from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• SLDP lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution