Radiation Therapy Officer Job Opportunity – Uganda Cancer Institute
Job Title: Radiation Therapy Officer
Organization: Uganda Cancer Institute
Duty Station: Kampala Uganda
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Radiation Therapy Officer
About US:
The Uganda Cancer Institute is mandated by me UCI Act of 2016 to undertake cancer care, research and training. The UCI is also the designated EastAfrica Regional Centre of Excellence in Cancer Care, Research and Training.
The Institute officer’s comprehensive cancer care for screening, diagnosis, policy, care, research and training with all treatment modalities. In a bid to improve the services offered to Ugandans, UCI is expanding its radiotherapy facility having acquired additional two radiotherapy machines.
It is critical to the evolution of a National Centre of Excellence, providing specialized treatment and care for all types of cancer using all the available subspecialty expertise possible, as well as engineering oncology-centered research and training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To participate in treatment planning of cancer patients;
- To treat patients using radiotherapy machines;
- To liaise with clinics and laboratories in the preparation of patients for radiotherapy;
- To participate in monitoring of patients undergoing radiotherapy;
- To ensure daily quality assurance and daily quality control of radiotherapy processes;
- To participate in research activities;
- Compiling and submitting periodic reports; and
- Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must have a Degree in Therapy Radiography or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates should submit their application including copies of their academic and professional transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae, employment records and a photocopy of their national ID
Applicants are expected to provide their telephone contacts, email address as well as three referees.
Submit to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Cancer Institute
P.O Box 3935 Kampala
Deadline: 1st November 2019.