Radiation Therapist at Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC)

Job Summary

• The Radiation Therapist at Kano Cancer Treatment Center (KCTC) plays a vital role in delivering safe, precise, and compassionate radiotherapy treatments to cancer patients.
• The role exists to ensure accurate setup, operation, and monitoring of radiotherapy equipment in alignment with prescribed treatment plans.
• As part of a multidisciplinary oncology team, the therapist contributes to achieving optimal clinical outcomes, patient safety, and a positive treatment experience.
• This position is central to KCTC's mission of providing world-class cancer care to patients in Nigeria and across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer radiotherapy treatments accurately in accordance with Oncologist's prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain linear accelerators and other radiotherapy equipment to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Conduct patient positioning and immobilization, ensuring comfort and reproducibility of treatment setup.
• Monitor patients during treatment, promptly reporting side effects, adverse reactions, or concerns to the oncologist.
• Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses to optimize treatment delivery.
• Maintain detailed treatment records, patient files, and documentation in line with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Educate and reassure patients and their families about treatment procedures, expected outcomes, and potential side effects.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols and infection prevention and control Measures
• Participate in quality assurance programs, continuous professional development, and research initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental planning, audits, and improvements to enhance service delivery and patient experience.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiography, Radiotherapy, or related field.
• Current registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• Certification/training in PGD Radiotherapy mandatory.
• Knowledge of radiotherapy equipment (eg., Varian Halcyon, TrueBeam and Brachytherapy systems) preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years post-qualification clinical experience in radiotherapy.
• Experience in working with modern linear accelerators and image-guided radiotherapy is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in oncology settings with multidisciplinary teams will be an advantage.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Technical proficiency in radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to comfort and support patients.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a high-stakes clinical environment.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and respect for multidisciplinary roles.
• Professional integrity, empathy, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to manage stress and maintain composure under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail