About the Role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a premier 500-bed specialty hospital dedicated to delivering world-class diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular care, and haematology. Developed by Afreximbank in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, AMCE Abuja provides cutting-edge healthcare across the African continent. We are currently seeking a skilled Medical Physicist specializing in Nuclear Medicine to ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of radioactive materials and advanced imaging technologies.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and optimize nuclear medicine protocols for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures in compliance with IAEA and WHO standards.
- Implement and oversee comprehensive radiation protection programs, dosimetry calculations, and safety audits for patients and staff.
- Conduct routine quality assurance (QA), equipment calibration, and troubleshooting for PET/CT and SPECT scanners to maintain peak clinical performance.
- Manage the safe handling, storage, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals while monitoring patient responses and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborate with oncologists and radiologists to integrate nuclear medicine physics into personalized cancer treatment planning.
- Provide mentorship, education, and training to clinical staff on radiation safety, imaging technology, and physics principles.
- Master’s or PhD in Medical Physics, specializing in Nuclear Medicine or a closely related discipline.
- Certification from a recognized national or international medical physics board is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on clinical experience as a Medical Physicist within a modern Nuclear Medicine department.
- Proven expertise in acceptance testing, commissioning, and QC programs for SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems.
- Extensive knowledge of internal dosimetry calculations, regulatory compliance, and radiation monitoring.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art medical technology in a groundbreaking, world-class healthcare facility.
- Continuous professional development, research support, and career advancement opportunities.