Medical Physicist, Brachytherapy at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy) will be responsible for the safe, precise, and effective delivery of brachytherapy treatments within AMCE. The role holder will oversee all aspects of treatment planning, radiation safety, quality assurance, and equipment management for both HDR (High-Dose-Rate) and LDR (Low-Dose-Rate) brachytherapy services. He/ She would ensure compliance with regulatory standards, contributes to clinical protocol development, and provides expertise within a multidisciplinary oncology team.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Brachytherapy Treatment Planning & Delivery

• Perform and oversee complex treatment planning for HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures across various disease sites.
• Ensure accurate calculation and administration of radiation doses, verifying dose distributions and optimizing plans for clinical efficacy.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform acceptance testing of brachytherapy treatment planning systems and remote afterloaders.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Quality Assurance program for all brachytherapy equipment, sources, and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and source inventory checks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant radiation safety standards.

Radiation Safety & Source Management 

• Oversee the safe handling, storage, receipt, and disposal of all radioactive brachytherapy sources.
• Manage radiation monitoring for staff and patients and implement emergency procedures for source-related incidents.
• Provide radiation safety training and guidance to clinical staff, including physicians, therapists, and nurses.

Research & Innovation

• Engage in research and development to advance brachytherapy techniques, such as novel applications and imaging fusion for planning.
• Contribute to clinical trials, protocol development, and the implementation of new brachytherapy technologies.
• Publish and present research findings in peer-reviewed platforms and conferences.

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor junior physicists, dosimetrists, and technologists on brachytherapy principles, planning, and safety procedures.
• Build local capacity and transfer knowledge to strengthen the brachytherapy team’s expertise.
• Support academic collaborations with universities and training institutions.

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Work closely with radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and other team members in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Represent the medical physics section in institutional committees and contribute to strategic planning for radiation oncology services.
• Support AMCE’s vision for excellence in cancer treatment and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in brachytherapy physics, with hands-on expertise in HDR and/or LDR procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in brachytherapy treatment planning, source management, and radiation safety protocols.
• Prior experience in the commissioning of brachytherapy equipment and development of clinical protocols.
• Hands-on experience with brachytherapy planning systems, dosimetry equipment, and afterloading machines.
• Strong knowledge of radiation physics, radiobiology, and brachytherapy principles
• Experience in training or supervising staff in a clinical physics environment.