4327BR
Radiology Quality and Safety Officer
Aga Khan Health Services
The position
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu 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 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates for the following professional position:
RADIOLOGY QUALITY AND SAFETY OFFICER
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Radiology Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that radiation workers (RWs) and anyone else who might be exposed to radiation are kept safe.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development and implementation of radiology quality and patient safety programs.
- Review processes, quality control, and other imaging reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standard requirements.
- Monitor compliance with imaging safety protocols, radiation protection guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct regular audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare staff to promote a culture of safety and quality.
- Track performance indicators, maintain documentation, and report on departmental quality and safety metrics.
- Support accreditation processes and regulatory inspections (e.g., SafeCare, JCI, or local regulatory bodies).
- Coordinate continuous staff training program and competency assessment to promote high quality radiology services.
- Comply with Health & Safety requirements in the Hospital by maintaining high standards of hygiene, radiation safety and general cleanliness in the work area.
- Address all quality and safety gaps implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
The requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Higher National Diploma in Ultrasonography or Radiotherapy from a recognized institution.
- Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or bachelor’s degree in Radiography.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a Radiographer with experience in Quality Management Systems and Radiation Safety.
- Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Radiological Authority.
- Member of professional body preferably SORK.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping 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
Job Expires
27-Jun-2025
