Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 210-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff.

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Job Purpose

• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to lead and coordinate our radiation protection programme within the Radiology Department. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and protecting patients, staff, and the public from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Radiation Safety Officer will:

• Lead the hospital’s radiation safety and regulatory compliance programme.

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA).

• Monitor radiation exposure, dosimetry programmes, and staff licensing compliance.

• Coordinate safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

• Develop and deliver radiation and MRI safety training to staff.

• Oversee quality control processes for protective equipment and radiation-generating devices.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation, records, licences, and safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

Essential