Consultant in Nuclear Medicine
Consultant in Nuclear Medicine
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Uganda
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Created Date: 2026-04-28
End Date: 2026-06-26
Experience: 9 - 10 years
Salary: 0
Industry: Others
Openings: 1
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Job Description: Consultant in Nuclear Medicine
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly specialized Consultant in Nuclear Medicine to lead our diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy department. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise in molecular imaging and a strong commitment to international healthcare standards, driving excellence in patient care and clinical research.
Experience Requirements
Total Experience: A minimum of 9 years of post-qualification professional experience in Nuclear Medicine.
Hospital Accreditation: At least 1–2 years of recent experience working within a JCI-accredited hospital is mandatory.
Scientific Contribution: A proven record of scientific publications in Nuclear Medicine or related fields is highly advantageous.
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in molecular imaging physics, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, and radiation dosimetry.
Analytical Skills: Ability to synthesize complex clinical data with imaging findings to provide definitive diagnostic insights.
Safety Mindset: Deep knowledge of radiation protection principles for both patients and staff.
Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across various medical specialties in a hospital environment.
Experience Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Direct and oversee the Nuclear Medicine department, ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging (PET-CT, SPECT-CT) and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
Diagnostic Interpretation: Provide expert interpretation of complex molecular imaging scans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Oncology, Cardiology, Endocrinology) for integrated patient management.
Therapeutic Management: Administer and manage radionuclide therapies (e.g., I-131, Lu-177, Y-90) and monitor patient outcomes and safety.
Quality & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to JCI (Joint Commission International) standards and national radiation safety regulations.
Research & Innovation: Drive the department’s scientific output and stay at the forefront of emerging radiopharmaceutical developments.
Mentorship: Supervise and train junior medical staff, technologists, and residents in nuclear medicine protocols and radiation protection.
Required Qualifications & Education
Primary Degree: MB.CH.B (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized University.
Specialization: * Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Nuclear Medicine OR
M.Med in Radiology supplemented by a formal Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine (or an equivalent recognized specialization path) from a recognized institution.
Licensure: Valid specialist registration and license to practice as a Consultant.
