Senior Consultant of Nuclear Medicine

The Senior Consultant of Nuclear Medicine will be mainly responsible of directing the Molecular Imaging area and to oversee the junior physicians and ensure the smoothness of the job within the area. The requested Senior Consultant of Nuclear Medicine Unit is proficient in all areas of clinical nuclear medicine and is able to work autonomously as nuclear medicine consultant, plan and perform appropriate nuclear medicine procedures, interpret the test results, and formulate a diagnosis. They are qualified to recommend therapy, capable of assuming responsibilities for patients care and develop a satisfactory clinical maturity, judgment and technical skill that will render them capable of independent practice of nuclear medicine. The Senior Consultant will work closely with other medical specialists, especially radiologists, oncologists, and other specialists, as part of a team caring for complex patients.

Education and Experience profile:

• A MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized University
• A M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine or specialized path following 4 years of a residency program in Radiology.  
• Must be registered (or meet the requirements for registration, if currently working abroad) to the Ugandan Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Minimum of nine (9) years of work experience in Nuclear medicine, of which at least three (3) in molecular imaging including PET/CT procedures & targeted Radionuclide therapy.