Advisor (Lead Medical Physicist), Radiation Oncology

EntityAga Khan University Hospital

DepartmentOncology

LocationKarachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

As an Advisor in Radiation Oncology, you will play a critical role in leading the team of medical physicists and delivering safe and effective radiation therapies. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Establishing protocols for accurate patient dosimetry to ensure protection of patients and staff from harmful or excessive radiation exposure.
2. Developing and directing comprehensive quality assurance programs for radiation therapy equipment and procedures to ensure high-quality imaging and treatment.
3. Measuring and characterizing radiation, determining delivered doses, and implementing advancements to enhance image quality and therapeutic outcomes.
4. Performing and supervising machine calibration, physics QA, weekly chart checks, LDR & HDR brachytherapy, and clinical treatment planning. You will be responsible for acceptance and commissioning new equipment and serve as a member of the Radiation Safety Committee.
5. Providing surveys, reports, and consultations related to radiation safety and ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
6. Responsible for establishing new services and techniques.
7. Offering in-service training to staff and physicians to maintain a radiation-safe environment and teaching physics to Radiation Oncology Residents.
8. Evaluating equipment performance, identifying improvement areas, and recommending enhancements to maintain state-of-the-art facilities.
9. Supervising the traineeship programs of Radiation Oncology.

1. BS in Medical Physics or MS in Physics.
2. At least 10 to 12 years’ experience as a Senior Medical Physicist, preferably in a teaching hospital equipped with advanced imaging and radiation therapy modalities.
3. Strong ability to respond to emergency situations.
4. Proven ability to organize departmental events, health awareness programs, and CME activities.
5. Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and teach RTTs effectively.
6. Capability to maintain confidentiality and handle quality-related tasks independently.

Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.