Medical Physicist (Nuclear Medicine)

About the role

African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja is looking for a Medical Physicist, Nuclear Medicine. The role ensures the safe, accurate and effective use of radioactive materials and nuclear imaging technologies for diagnosis and therapy, optimizes nuclear medicine protocols, oversees radiation protection and supports clinicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize nuclear medicine protocols for imaging and therapy, aligned with IAEA, WHO standards and safety regulations
• Oversee radiation protection programs, perform dosimetry calculations and calibrate equipment
• Run quality assurance and calibration of nuclear medicine equipment (PET/CT, SPECT) and lead radiation safety audits
• Oversee safe handling, storage and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, and advise on their use
• Analyze nuclear medicine images (PET, SPECT, scintigraphy) and assist radiologists and clinicians in interpretation and treatment planning
• Support clinical trials and research on imaging technologies, radiopharmaceuticals and oncology treatments
• Train staff on radiation safety, dosimetry and nuclear medicine physics
• Perform radiation monitoring, including area surveys and personnel dosimetry, and report to regulators
• Maintain equipment, manage nuclear medicine data and records, and stay up to date with new technologies

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Medical Physicist in a Nuclear Medicine department
• Master's or PhD in Medical Physics, specializing in Nuclear Medicine or a closely related field
• Certification from a recognized national or international board is highly desirable
• Experience in research, protocol development and staff mentoring

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with acceptance testing, commissioning and QC of SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems
• Expertise in radiation safety and internal dosimetry calculations
• Proven experience implementing QA/QC programs and regulatory compliance
• In-depth knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging (SPECT, PET), internal dosimetry and radiation protection