African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the commencement of its African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) project in Abuja, Nigeria. It will provide world-class care to both low and high-income patient groups across the continent. The AMCE in Partnership with King's College Hospital London will be located in Abuja, which is a hub for travel in Nigeria and West Africa, enabling it to attract patients across the region. The African Medical Centre of Excellence will be implemented in four phases over a six-year period, starting with a 170-bed specialist hospital before expanding to a 500-bed facility. The centre will have the potential to provide services to over 200,000 patients in Nigeria and a further 150,000 patients from neighbouring West African countries within its first five years of operation. The clinical areas the centre will specialise in are Cardiology, Haematology and Oncology. A range of businesses providing relevant health support will support this facility and provide commercial services to its patients and staff, thus creating a healthcare ecosystem sustainably designed to deliver long-term value to its community and region. This is an outstanding initiative and creates a unique opportunity to be involved in the opening chapter of this exciting project that is set to make a decisive impact on non-communicable disease care across Nigeria and West Africa. The AMCE will benefit millions of people in Abuja and over the wider regions of West Africa. The institution will act as a beacon of healthcare in Africa and will be the employer and healthcare provider of choice across the region. What makes this facility even more special is its very close partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Job Summary The Head of Medical Physics at our tertiary hospital will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the medical physics services across various departments, including Diagnostic Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, and the Cyclotron facility. This position requires a strong focus on oncology, haematology, and cardiovascular services, with additional responsibilities in radiation safety, dosimetry services, regulatory compliance, and quality certification of radiation equipment in collaboration with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. The Head of Medical Physicist in the Diagnostics Services department is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the application of physics in medical diagnostics, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role involves managing a team of medical physicists, clinical scientists, and technologists, and collaborating with various departments to support diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy services. The Head of Medical Physicist will be instrumental in developing and implementing policies, managing departmental budgets, and leading research initiatives to advance diagnostic technologies and methodologies. As the Head of Medical Physicist, you will provide expert advice on the safe and effective use of radiation and diagnostic equipment, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the medical physics department, including quality assurance, risk management, and the development of training programs for staff. The role requires a deep understanding of medical physics principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex information to a diverse audience. Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the medical physics department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures to enhance departmental performance and patient care.
Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance programs for diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing image quality and patient safety.
Radiation Safety: Develop and implement radiation safety protocols and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Staff Development: Manage the recruitment, training, and professional development of medical physicists, clinical scientists, and technologists. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the department.
Research and Development: Lead and support research initiatives to develop new diagnostic technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners to advance the field of medical physics.
Budget Management: Manage the departmental budget, including resource allocation, cost control, and financial planning. Ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including radiology, oncology, and surgery, to support diagnostic and therapeutic services. Provide expert advice on the selection, installation, and use of diagnostic equipment.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and standards related to medical physics and diagnostic imaging. Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies.
Patient Care: Ensure the highest standards of patient care by optimizing diagnostic imaging techniques and protocols. Address patient concerns and provide clear communication regarding diagnostic procedures and radiation safety.
Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest developments in medical physics and diagnostic technologies. Implement innovative solutions to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
Equality and Diversity
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.
Personal and Staff Development
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team.
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company.
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management.
Communications And Working Relationships
Communicate effectively with clinical scientists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with radiology, oncology, and surgery departments.
Provide expert advice to senior management and regulatory bodies.
Engage with academic institutions and industry partners for research initiatives.
Address patient concerns and provide clear communication regarding diagnostic procedures.
Lead departmental meetings and communicate new information to staff.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Line Management
Manage and develop the medical physics team.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
Develop training and professional development programs for staff.
Handle recruitment and selection processes.
Address staff concerns and implement solutions.
Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Organizational Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic plans for the medical physics department.
Manage the departmental budget and resources.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.
Oversee quality assurance programs and risk management.
Lead research initiatives and support innovation.
Collaborate with other departments to enhance diagnostic services.
Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Confidentiality The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed. This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients, staff and visitors. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly. Infection Control Statement The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. 1. Qualifications Essential:
A degree in physics or a closely related discipline, preferably with specialization in medical physics.
A postgraduate qualification (MSc, Ph D, or equivalent) in medical physics or a related area.
HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent professional registration.
Continuing professional development in the field of medical physics.
Desirable:
Fellow or member of relevant professional bodies (e.g., Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, IPEM).
Further certifications in leadership or healthcare management.
2. Experience Essential:
Extensive experience in medical physics, with demonstrated expertise in areas such as radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation protection.
A proven track record of working within a clinical environment (e.g., hospitals, research facilities) providing expert advice on medical physics services.
Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing the delivery of clinical services.
Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance with national standards (e.g., IRMER, MHRA).
Desirable:
Experience in managing large, complex projects in a medical or healthcare setting.
Experience in driving innovation within medical physics services to improve patient outcomes.
3. Leadership Essential:
Proven ability to provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering medical physics services, aligning with organizational goals.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex clinical and operational issues.
Ability to foster a culture of collaboration across departments, ensuring effective working relationships between medical physics, clinical, and technical staff.
Experience in mentoring and coaching junior staff and supporting professional development within the team.
Desirable:
Leadership experience in a large healthcare organization or NHS setting.
Ability to lead change management initiatives and promote innovation.
4. Management Essential:
Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and staffing effectively, ensuring the efficient delivery of medical physics services.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and risks for multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Experience in maintaining quality assurance and implementing clinical governance frameworks to ensure safe, effective services.
Ability to work closely with senior management to contribute to the broader strategic planning of medical services within the organization.
Desirable:
Experience in workforce planning and development to meet future service needs.
Experience with service development, including expanding or enhancing medical physics services in response to evolving clinical requirements.
Job Type: Full-time Education:
Undergraduate (Preferred)
Experience:
Medical Physics (Nuclear medicine equipment): 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Nigerian medical physics certification board (Preferred)