Radiology Quality and Safety Officer

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

• Reporting to the Radiology Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that radiation workers (RWs) and anyone else who might be exposed to radiation are kept safe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of radiology quality and patient safety programs.
• Review processes, quality control, and other imaging reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standard requirements.
• Monitor compliance with imaging safety protocols, radiation protection guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct regular audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare staff to promote a culture of safety and quality.
• Track performance indicators, maintain documentation, and report on departmental quality and safety metrics.
• Support accreditation processes and regulatory inspections (e.g., SafeCare, JCI, or local regulatory bodies).
• Coordinate continuous staff training program and competency assessment to promote high quality radiology services.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements in the Hospital by maintaining high standards of hygiene, radiation safety and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Address all quality and safety gaps implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Higher National Diploma in Ultrasonography or Radiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or bachelor’s degree in Radiography.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Radiographer with experience in Quality Management Systems and Radiation Safety.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Radiological Authority.
• Member of professional body preferably SORK.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping skills.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.