Radiotherapy Medical Physicist (P3)
Radiotherapy Medical Physicist (P3)
IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Vienna, Austria
Main Purpose
As a member of a team led by the Section Head, the Radiotherapy Medical Physicist enhances the capability of Member States to establish, develop and implement new techniques, methodologies and training materials in the physical and technical aspects of radiotherapy, particularly for programmes in quality assurance and dosimetry auditing
Role
The Radiotherapy Medical Physicist is: (i) a team member for the project on developments in the physical and technical aspects of radiotherapy, (ii) a technical expert supporting a project on quality auditing in dosimetry, (iii) a trainer, and a knowledgeable adviser in medical physics for radiotherapy and the adaptation of new technologies of relevance to low and middle income countries.
Functions/Key Results Expected
- Participate in the project on developments in medical physics for radiotherapy. This includes: designing substantive components of the programme; developing and implementing coordinated research projects; organizing and leading technical meetings, seminars and courses; delivering technical advice; supporting quality assurance activities in radiotherapy for novel radiotherapy treatment modalities; developing new dosimetry techniques and proposing the best approaches to their transfer to Member States; contributing to editorial activities for publications in medical radiation physics; developing training material and keeping up to date with developments in the field;
- Ensure implementation of the project on quality auditing in dosimetry by analysing data from the participating hospitals and the network of secondary standards dosimetry laboratories (SSDLs), reporting results to the users and resolving discrepancies;
- Ensure implementation of comprehensive audits in radiotherapy by development, review and update of auditing methodologies and review of expert mission reports;
- Act as technical officer for the IAEA's technical cooperation projects in the field of medical physics in radiotherapy by planning, implementing and evaluating projects, including providing advice on the use of experts, the placing of fellows, the purchasing of equipment and the organization of meetings and training courses.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
- Communication - Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions;
- Achieving Results - Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned;
- Teamwork - Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions;
- Planning and Organizing - Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
Functional Competencies
- Analytical thinking - Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions;
- Partnership building - Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals;
- Technical/scientific credibility - Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.
Required Expertise
- Medical Physics - Brachytherapy Physics - Thorough knowledge of brachytherapy modalities; Ability to develop internationally harmonized guidance in brachytherapy physics;
- Dosimetry - Dosimetry - Thorough knowledge of international dosimetry codes of practice; Ability to analyse the current dosimetry practice and propose topics which need standardization and guidance;
- Medical Physics - Education and Training in Medical Radiation Physics Thorough knowledge of external beam radiotherapy modalities; Ability to develop internationally harmonized guidance in external beam radiotherapy physics;
- Medical Physics - Radiotherapy Physics - Ability to develop educational and clinical training material and propose ways to assess and follow-up on learning outcomes.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Bachelor's Degree - University degree in medical radiation physics or radiation dosimetry;
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience in radiotherapy physics;
- Experience in radiotherapy beam calibration and clinical dosimetry;
- Experience in clinical brachytherapy physics;
- Experience and practical skills in the physical and technical aspects of quality assurance in radiotherapy;
- Demonstrated experience in project design, monitoring and implementation;
- Familiarity with and understanding of the specific needs and conditions of low- and middle-income countries in the field of radiotherapy physics;
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
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