About the Role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a cutting-edge 500-bed specialty hospital dedicated to transforming healthcare across Africa through world-class diagnostics, oncology, cardiovascular care, and cutting-edge research. Developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are seeking a skilled Cyclotron Medical Physicist to lead our state-of-the-art cyclotron facility and enhance our PET imaging capabilities.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the safe, efficient, and reliable daily operation of the cyclotron facility and associated equipment.
- Coordinate radionuclide production schedules to meet clinical demand for advanced PET imaging.
- Develop and implement rigorous quality assurance (QA) protocols in compliance with NAEC and international radiation safety standards.
- Oversee the safe handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials while conducting regular safety audits.
- Engage in clinical research, innovation projects, and the optimization of radiochemistry procedures.
- Train and mentor junior medical physicists, technologists, and local staff to build institutional capacity.
- Collaborate closely with nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Master’s or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related scientific field.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cyclotron operations, radiochemistry, and PET physics.
- Relevant professional certifications in radiation safety or cyclotron operations.
- Demonstrated expertise in radionuclide production and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Proven background in clinical research, staff mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Strong commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and continuous service improvement.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with world-class medical technology in a prestigious healthcare institution.
- Continuous professional development, research funding, and international collaboration opportunities.