Trainee Medical Physicist, Department of Oncology

Introduction

Department of Oncology at The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi is a patient centered comprehensive state-of-the-art cancer management facility. The main objective of the Department is to provide first class leading edge cancer services Radiation Oncology section at Aga Khan University Hospital is equipped with 4 Varian Medical Linear accelerators, 1 HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader, 1 Varian Simulator, Mold Room and a PET-CT Simulator Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of 2 years Trainee Medical Physicist The two years medical physics certificate program is designed to produce highly trained personnel who can make a direct contribution to the improvement of health care through better radiation therapy practices. The certificate program consists of Didactic courses and clinical hands-on experience related to medical physics specialty 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

The program is designed to provide proficiency in the following:

• Understand the entire Radiotherapy process
• Understand patient simulation setup and use of various immobilization devices
• External beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy and Special Procedures in RT
• Performs 3D conformal radiotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT/VMAT) dose calculations using treatment planning system
• Perform Quality Controls on Linear accelerators, Radiotherapy simulator and Brachytherapy machine
• Radiation Protection
• Compliance with organizational policies and standards of quality care
• Participate in research and development projects.

Requirements

You must possess:

• M.Sc or 4-years B.S. degree in Physics from an HEC recognized university.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team.

Full time employment may be offered upon successful completion of the traineeship program and subject to availability of vacant position(s)

To Apply

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Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Due limited seats and large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 6, 2025