Senior Registrar, Nuclear Medicine at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) – Abuja

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) is recruiting an on-site Senior Registrar in Nuclear Medicine in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The position is graded GL 2B and supports diagnosis, treatment and monitoring through nuclear medicine procedures under consultant supervision.

Key responsibilities

Clinical care

• Assess patients and contribute to the diagnosis and management of conditions requiring nuclear medicine.
• Perform and interpret nuclear imaging studies, including PET/CT and SPECT, under consultant supervision.
• Assist with the preparation, administration and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Monitor patients during procedures, support their comfort and safety, and respond appropriately to adverse reactions.
• Contribute clinical input to multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

Radiation safety and compliance

• Follow radiation-protection standards and comply with regulatory and hospital protocols.
• Support safe handling, storage and disposal procedures for radioactive materials.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits and departmental safety checks.

Patient education and advocacy

• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to patients and families and support informed consent.
• Promote patient-centred care through clear communication and empathy.

Teaching, research and service development

• Support the training and supervision of junior residents, interns and medical students.
• Participate in case presentations, tutorials and departmental teaching.
• Contribute to clinical research, audits and quality-improvement initiatives in nuclear medicine.
• Keep up with developments in nuclear imaging and therapy and apply evidence-based practice.

Qualifications and experience

• An MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Completion of Part I (Primary) Fellowship Examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), or an equivalent examination in a relevant specialty.
• Valid medical licence and registration, and membership of relevant professional associations.
• At least four years of clinical experience, including time spent in residency.
• Experience in nuclear medicine or related specialties such as radiology, oncology or cardiology.
• Experience managing patients undergoing imaging procedures and familiarity with radiopharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of nuclear medicine principles and clinical applications, including PET/CT, SPECT and molecular imaging.
• Knowledge of oncology, cardiology and neurology conditions that may benefit from nuclear medicine.

Key skills

• PET imaging
• CT
• SPECT