Cyclotron Manager at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cyclotron Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Level: GL 5B
Workplace Type: Onsite

Job Purpose

• The Cyclotron Manager oversees the management, strategic direction, and operational excellence of AMCE's medical cyclotron facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production of medical isotopes for diagnostic imaging and patient care.
• The role leads cyclotron operations, maintenance, radiation safety compliance, and team leadership, while collaborating with medical physicists, radiochemists, nuclear medicine physicians, and hospital leadership to meet clinical demands, regulatory requirements, and international quality standards.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Cyclotron Operations & Production Management:

• Oversee the daily operation of medical cyclotrons and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient production of medical isotopes for clinical use.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet clinical demand, coordinating closely with radiochemistry and nuclear medicine teams.
• Monitor cyclotron system performance, analyse production data, and implement process improvements to optimise isotope yield and quality.
• Ensure all isotope production activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance & Asset Management:

• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for cyclotron systems, chemistry modules, hot cells, manipulator arms, and ancillary equipment.
• Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), biomedical engineers, and external vendors for scheduled servicing, repairs, and major component replacement.
• Manage cyclotron facility assets, including spare parts inventory, tooling, and calibration equipment, ensuring readiness at all times.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electro-mechanical, high-voltage, vacuum, cooling, and pneumatic systems.

Radiation Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with radiation safety protocols, ALARA principles, and all relevant regulations set by the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and international bodies.
• Oversee radiation monitoring programmes, including personnel dosimetry, area surveys, and contamination checks.
• Liaise with the hospital Radiation Safety Officer and regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and licensing activities.
• Maintain all safety certifications, licences, and permits required for cyclotron operation and isotope production.

Team Leadership & Staff Development:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of cyclotron technicians, engineers, and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, delegate responsibilities, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for cyclotron staff on operational procedures, emergency response, and radiation safety.
• Identify professional development opportunities for team members and support career progression.

Documentation, Quality Assurance & Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all cyclotron operations, including production logs, maintenance records, and quality control data.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, production summaries, and incident reports to hospital leadership and external agencies as required.
• Lead or participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews, ensuring the cyclotron facility is always audit-ready.
•  Implement and maintain quality management systems in alignment with GMP, ISO, and other relevant standards.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with radiochemists, nuclear medicine physicians, physicists, pharmacists, and hospital administration to ensure seamless production workflows and timely delivery of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to align cyclotron production with clinical and research needs.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic input for facility upgrades, new isotope development, and research initiatives.
• Engage with external partners, including academic institutions, research organisations, and industry vendors, to advance cyclotron capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical), Physics, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or a related technical field (Master's degree in a relevant discipline is highly desirable).
• Professional certification or formal training in cyclotron operations, radiation safety, or nuclear medicine technology (e.g., Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiation Safety Officer certification) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of cyclotron systems, isotope production principles, GMP standards, and radiation safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, maintenance programme management, and regulatory compliance within a cyclotron or nuclear medicine facility.
• At least 5-7 years of progressive experience in cyclotron operations, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role within a healthcare or research cyclotron facility.
• Prior experience with OEM cyclotron systems (e.g., IBA, GE, Siemens), hot cells, chemistry modules, and quality management systems (ISO, GMP) is a strong advantage.

Must have skills:

• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, maintenance programme management, and regulatory compliance within a cyclotron or nuclear medicine facility.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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