Radiotherapist at NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC)

Job Description

• We are a healthcare service provider focused on cancer treatment and care. We are equipped with the most innovative cancer therapy solutions, making way for curative and palliative treatments to be delivered in Nigeria.
• We provide patients with a multidisciplinary team approach for the management of all types of cancers, and we work with highly qualified specialists across various disciplines, allowing the center to offer cancer care of the utmost quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Radiation Oncologists and Physicists in developing treatment plans for cancer patients.
• Prepare patients for CT simulation.
• Carry out CT simulation and send acquired images for contouring.
• Inspect radiation equipment and devices to ensure they are operational and function effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines procedures and standards to prevent undue exposure of staff and patients to radiation.
• Keep records of treatment information such as radiation dosage, equipment settings and patient’s response to radiotherapy.
• Monitor patients to check for the side effects of their treatments and make appropriate recommendations or changes to their treatment.
• Provide an offline review of patents by supervision and make necessary adjustments where necessary.
• Dispense radiation dose during brachytherapy treatment.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography with a PGD in Radiotherapy with 2-4 years of experience in clinical practice.
• Must be licensed by the Radiographer registration board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• A Radiographer with Diagnostic experience and interest in Radiation Therapy.
• Previous exposure to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA fellowship, seminars and workshops).
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in Brachytherapy will be an added advantage.
• Previous attendance in ARN conferences or any RRBN continuous development programme is an added advantage.
• S/he must be able to communicate (read and write) in the English language. The ability to speak another local language will be an added benefit to the role and unit.
• An excellent team player with good time management skills.