Medical Physicist – Oncology

Medical Physicist – Oncology

Abuja, Nigeria

Job function: Medical Physicist – Oncology Designation: Medical Physicist – Oncology Level: GL 3A Employment Type: Full Time Experience level: Professional Workplace Type: Onsite Location: Abuja, Nigeria - 900107

Job Purpose: The Medical Physicist (Oncology) will be responsible for leading the delivery of advanced medical physics services, ensuring the safe and effective application of radiation in patient treatment, diagnostics, and research. This role involves overseeing the technical aspects of radiation therapy, optimizing treatment plans, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and contributing to training medical staff and junior physicists to maintain high-quality patient care across the organization.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Radiation Therapy and Treatment Planning:

• Develop, oversee, and optimize individualized treatment plans, collaborating closely with oncologists to ensure maximum efficacy and safety in radiation therapy.
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection and safety standards, implementing patient and staff safety protocols for safe handling of radioactive materials.
• Perform dosimetry calculations, monitor radiation exposure, and work with clinical teams to refine treatment plans and techniques as necessary.

Medical Imaging and Equipment Management:

• Manage the calibration, maintenance, and QA of radiation therapy and imaging equipment, ensuring all devices meet rigorous safety standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades to radiation and imaging equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical services and patient care.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to ensure that all equipment operates within safe and effective parameters, aligned with Pan-African and international standards.

Research, Training, and Development:

• Contribute to or lead research projects and clinical trials to enhance treatment methodologies, radiation safety practices, and the overall advancement of medical physics within the organization.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior physicists, medical staff, and radiation therapy technicians on safety protocols, equipment handling, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain and expand professional knowledge through continuing education, industry workshops, and certification renewal in advanced medical physics areas.

Must have skills: Medical Physics radiation therapy principles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Physics, Physics, or a relevant discipline.
• MSc in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a professional certification (e.g., ABR, IPEM, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
• In-depth knowledge of radiation therapy principles, imaging modalities, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in dosimetry, treatment planning software, and quality assurance testing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical or hospital environment, with a track record of managing medical physics operations and quality assurance programs.
• Proficiency in using advanced radiation therapy equipment, such as linear accelerators, brachytherapy devices, and imaging systems (CT, MRI, PET).
• Expertise in treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse, Pinnacle, or RayStation) to design and optimize radiation treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting regular quality assurance checks on radiation equipment to ensure proper and safe functionality.
• Strong skills in dosimetry, measuring and calculating radiation doses to ensure appropriate distribution and precision of radiation during therapy.
• Expertise in medical imaging techniques (such as CT, MRI, PET) for accurate tumor localization, treatment planning, and verification.
• Knowledge of advanced therapeutic methods such as stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), proton therapy, and brachytherapy.
• Demonstrable experience in staff training, treatment planning, and equipment calibration.
• Comprehensive understanding of radiotherapy techniques, imaging technology, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and accreditation requirements for medical physics in Africa and internationally.