Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy)
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AMCE Abuja is hiring a Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy) on a full-time basis at grade level 3B. The role focuses on safe and precise delivery of HDR and LDR brachytherapy, treatment planning, radiation safety, quality assurance, and mentoring junior staff within a multidisciplinary oncology team.
- Full-time brachytherapy physicist role at a 500-bed specialty hospital in Abuja
- Covers HDR and LDR treatment planning, QA, and equipment management
- Requires brachytherapy planning, source management, and radiation safety experience
- Includes training, mentorship, and research/innovation responsibilities
- Grade level 3B position within a multidisciplinary oncology service
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Job Title: Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy)
Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy) at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
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Sep 17, 2026, 1:04 PM
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Level: GL 3B
Job Purpose
He/ She would ensure compliance with regulatory standards, contributes to clinical protocol development, and provides expertise within a multidisciplinary oncology team.
The Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy) will be responsible for the safe, precise, and effective delivery of brachytherapy treatments within AMCE.
The role holder will oversee all aspects of treatment planning, radiation safety, quality assurance, and equipment management for both HDR (High-Dose-Rate) and LDR (Low-Dose-Rate) brachytherapy services.
Key Accountabilities/
Responsibilities
- Brachytherapy Treatment Planning & Delivery:
- Ensure accurate calculation and administration of radiation doses, verifying dose distributions and optimizing plans for clinical efficacy.
- Operate, calibrate, and perform acceptance testing of brachytherapy treatment planning systems and remote afterloaders.
- Perform and oversee complex treatment planning for HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures across various disease sites.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Quality Assurance program for all brachytherapy equipment, sources, and procedures.
- Ensure strict compliance with relevant radiation safety standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and source inventory checks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Radiation Safety & Source Management:
- Oversee the safe handling, storage, receipt, and disposal of all radioactive brachytherapy sources.
- Provide radiation safety training and guidance to clinical staff, including physicians, therapists, and nurses.
- Manage radiation monitoring for staff and patients and implement emergency procedures for source-related incidents.
- Research & Innovation:
- Contribute to clinical trials, protocol development, and the implementation of new brachytherapy technologies.
- Engage in research and development to advance brachytherapy techniques, such as novel applications and imaging fusion for planning.
- Publish and present research findings in peer-reviewed platforms and conferences.
- Training & Mentorship:
- Train and mentor junior physicists, dosimetrists, and technologists on brachytherapy principles, planning, and safety procedures.
- Build local capacity and transfer knowledge to strengthen the brachytherapy team’s expertise.
- Support academic collaborations with universities and training institutions.
- Leadership & Collaboration:
- Represent the medical physics section in institutional committees and contribute to strategic planning for radiation oncology services.
- Work closely with radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and other team members in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Support AMCE’s vision for excellence in cancer treatment and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Qualifications
Experience
in training or supervising staff in a clinical physics environment.
Demonstrated
in brachytherapy treatment planning, source management, and radiation safety protocols.
Strong knowledge of radiation physics, radiobiology, and brachytherapy principles
Prior
in the commissioning of brachytherapy equipment and development of clinical protocols.
Hands-on
with brachytherapy planning systems, dosimetry equipment, and afterloading machines.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical
in brachytherapy physics, with hands-on expertise in HDR and/or LDR procedures.
Must have skills:
Brachytherapy
Planning Dosimetry Equipment
How to Apply
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