Medical Physicist

Company overview

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) serves as Qatar’s main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare and is one of the region’s major hospital networks. Its services span twelve hospitals, the National Ambulance Service, and wide-ranging home and residential care, supporting the needs of a fast-growing population. HMC is known internationally for its commitment to quality and patient safety, with all hospitals accredited by Joint Commission International through the Academic Medical Center program and additional services carrying their own accreditations. The organization is also building the Middle East’s first academic health system, bringing together advanced research, education, and clinical practice in partnership with institutions such as Weill Cornell Medical College–Qatar and other leading global organizations. HMC also holds ACGME-International institutional accreditation, underscoring its focus on high-standard medical training and professional development.

Role overview

This is a full-time, on-site Medical Physicist position located at Hamad Medical City (37), Doha, Qatar. The role supports radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging services by ensuring precise treatment planning and the safe administration of radiation to patients. The position combines clinical, technical, and collaborative responsibilities across patient care, safety, quality assurance, and staff support.

What you will do

• Support clinical radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging services with medical physics expertise.
• Check and carry out dosimetry calculations to ensure treatment accuracy.
• Oversee equipment commissioning and routine quality assurance testing.
• Confirm adherence to radiation protection standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work with physicians, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and technologists to improve treatment planning and solve technical issues.
• Help develop and refine clinical protocols and workflow practices.
• Contribute to research, teaching, and education-related activities.
• Assist in continuous quality improvement efforts across the service.
• Help train clinical staff in the safe and effective use of radiation-based technologies.

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong grounding in medical physics and general physics, with the ability to apply theory in a clinical environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of treatment planning and dosimetry, including plan verification and optimization.
• Solid understanding of radiation safety, shielding calculations, and compliance requirements.
• Master’s degree or above in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Board certification, or eligibility for certification in medical physics, is preferred.
• Experience working with radiotherapy equipment, treatment planning systems, and quality assurance tools in a hospital or cancer care setting.
• Strong analytical thinking, documentation, and troubleshooting abilities, with a high level of precision in calculations.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Willingness to support staff training, research, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and continuous professional learning.

Additional information

No stipend or salary details were provided in the source. The vacancy is for a single full-time onsite role.