Medical Specialist – Radiologist at Kirinyaga CPSB

Medical Specialist – Radiologist at Kirinyaga CPSB. Responsible for supporting county government operations, implementing departmental programmes, and ensuring efficient service delivery to the public. Requires a relevant qualification, practical experience, and strong communication skills. The role is based at Kirinyaga with duties performed on-site.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiologist will be responsible for:

• Providing specialized radiological diagnostic and interventional services including interpretation of plain X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, fluoroscopy, mammography and other imaging modalities;
• Writing and signing accurate, timely and comprehensive radiology reports and advising clinicians on imaging findings and further investigations;
• Performing and supervising ultrasound-guided and imaging-guided interventional procedures e.g., biopsies, drainages where equipment is available;
• Ensuring radiation safety, quality assurance and adherence to standard imaging protocols and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures;
• Supervising, training and mentoring Radiographers, Sonographers, Medical Officers, Clinical Officers and Interns on radiology;
• Managing and ensuring proper use, calibration and maintenance of radiology equipment and PACS/RIS systems and requisition of films, contrast media and consumables;
• Participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings, tumor boards, maternal audits, mortality and morbidity meetings;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing radiology protocols, SOPs and county imaging policies in line with national standards and Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority regulations;
• Ensuring proper documentation, data capture in KHIS/RIS/PACS and timely submission of reports;
• Providing teleradiology support and outreach to Level 4 Hospitals within the County;
• Participating in CME, research and quality improvement initiatives in the department;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Chief Officer

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (MPDC);
• Master of Medicine (M.Med) degree in Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine from an institution recognized by the MPDC;
• Be registered by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council as a Specialist – Radiologist;
• Have a valid Retention Certificate / Practicing License from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council for the year 2026;
• Valid license from Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated professional competence, high integrity and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Good communication, leadership and computer literacy skills (PACS/RIS).
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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