Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Radio-Pharmacist Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Radio-Pharmacist Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Radio-pharmacist’s position exists to manage and oversee the safe preparation,
dispensing, and utilization of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, ensuring optimal patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses radioactive pharmaceuticals used for patient diagnosis and therapy, applying principles and practices of pharmacy and radiochemistry.

Receives radiopharmaceutical prescription from physician and reviews prescription to determine suitability of radiopharmaceutical for intended use.

Verifies that specified radioactive substance and reagent will give desired results in examination or treatment procedures, utilizing knowledge of radiopharmaceutical preparation and
principles of drug bio-distribution.

Calculates volume of radioactive pharmaceutical required to provide patient with desired level of radioactivity at prescribed time, according to established rates of radioisotope decay.

Compounds radioactive substances and reagents to prepare radio-pharmaceuticals, following radio-pharmacy laboratory procedures.

Assesses prepared radiopharmaceutical, using measuring and analysis instruments and equipment, such as ionization chamber, pulse-height analyzer, and radioisotope dose calibrator, to verify rate of drug disintegration and to ensure that patient receives required dose.

Consults with physician following patient treatment or procedure to review and evaluate
quality and effectiveness of radiopharmaceutical.

Conducts research to develop or improve radiopharmaceuticals.

Prepares reports for regulatory agencies to obtain approval for testing and use of new
radiopharmaceuticals.

Maintains control records

for receipt, storage, preparation, and disposal of radioactive nuclei.

Conducts training for students and medical professionals concerning radiopharmaceuticals use,
characteristics, and compounding procedures as well as radiation protection measures.

Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized institution.

A Master’s degree and/or Fellowship in Radiopharmacy/ Nuclear Pharmacy.

Relevant work experience in a hospital set-up with a nuclear medicine department.

Knowledge of relevant legislations.

Knowledge of professional standards.

Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution.

Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Valid Practice License.

Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.

Proficiency in Computer applications.

Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

How to Apply

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