Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy)

Brachytherapy Treatment Planning & Delivery

• Perform and oversee complex treatment planning for HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures across various disease sites.
  
• Ensure accurate calculation and administration of radiation doses, verifying dose distributions and optimizing plans for clinical efficacy.
  
• Operate, calibrate, and perform acceptance testing of brachytherapy treatment planning systems and remote afterloaders.
  

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Quality Assurance program for all brachytherapy equipment, sources, and procedures.
  
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and source inventory checks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant radiation safety standards.
  

Radiation Safety & Source Management

• Oversee the safe handling, storage, receipt, and disposal of all radioactive brachytherapy sources.
  
• Manage radiation monitoring for staff and patients and implement emergency procedures for source-related incidents.
  
• Provide radiation safety training and guidance to clinical staff, including physicians, therapists, and nurses.
  

Research & Innovation

• Engage in research and development to advance brachytherapy techniques, such as novel applications and imaging fusion for planning.
  
• Contribute to clinical trials, protocol development, and the implementation of new brachytherapy technologies.
  
• Publish and present research findings in peer-reviewed platforms and conferences.
  

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor junior physicists, dosimetrists, and technologists on brachytherapy principles, planning, and safety procedures.
  
• Build local capacity and transfer knowledge to strengthen the brachytherapy team’s expertise.
  
• Support academic collaborations with universities and training institutions.
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and other team members in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure high-quality patient care.
  
• Represent the medical physics section in institutional committees and contribute to strategic planning for radiation oncology services.
  
• Support AMCE’s vision for excellence in cancer treatment and contribute to continuous service improvement.