Emmanuel Rwagatare

Studying for a PhD in Nuclear and Environment Protection

PhD Student - University of Ghana - Ghana

(2026-03)

Studying for a PhD in Nuclear and Environment Protection

Diagnostic Radiographer and Radiation Protection Specialist - Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) - Kigali, Rwanda

(2021-01 - 2026-03)

Fifteen days a month worked as a Diagnostic Radiographer and the other fifteen days worked in Radiation Protection Specialist.

• Operating X-ray equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images that aid in the diagnosis of various patient conditions
• Managing the radiation protection program; identifying radiation protection issues; initiating, advising, or providing corrective action; monitoring the implementation of corrective actions; stopping unsafe activities; and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Planning clothes and planning of working areas, planning for radiation protection and managing working areas
• Monitoring and supervision of working areas and working methods
• Monitoring work as necessary to ensure production complies with local laws and all copyright laws are respected
• Managing administrative tasks, communication with the supervising authority
• Providing basic training and continuing education of collaborators in radiation protection practices
• Organizing the training of the staff and implementing it commensurate with the individual's duties regarding licensed material
• Verifying every three months that the dosimeters of the employees have been read by RSB and reporting to DG
• Verifying every year or every two years if quality control and survey has been done by RURA or RSB and reporting to DG
• Preparing the Radiation Protection Program and Emergency Plan document in the hospital so that the hospital can get the license to use radiology equipments
• Coordinating education training of undergraduate and postgraduate students and encouraging professional development
• Adhering to all Health & Safety Guidelines and any Hospital and Department Protocols
• Assisting in the daily operational in radiology department
• Maintaining high standards of patient care technique and safety

Diagnostic Radiographer - Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) - Kigali, Rwanda

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Assessing and diagnosing patient problems and giving them results

Radiology Head of Department - UN Peace Keeping Mission in Republic Central Africa - Republic of Central Africa

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Making timetables
• Planning the Department based on UN programs
• Helping those who come to us well in the department

Diagnostic Radiographer - Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) - Kigali, Rwanda

(2011-01 - 2016-12)

• Operating X-ray equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images that aid in the diagnosis of various patient conditions
• Managing the radiation protection program; identifying radiation protection issues; initiating, advising, or providing corrective action; monitoring the implementation of corrective actions; stopping unsafe activities; and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Planning clothes and planning of working areas, planning for radiation protection and managing working areas
• Monitoring and supervision of working areas and working methods
• Monitoring work as necessary to ensure production complies with local laws and all copyright laws are respected
• Managing administrative tasks, communication with the supervising authority
• Providing basic training and continuing education of collaborators in radiation protection practices
• Organizing the training of the staff and implementing it commensurate with the individual's duties regarding licensed material
• Verifying every three months that the dosimeters of the employees have been read by RSB and reporting to DG
• Verifying every year or every two years if quality control and survey has been done by RURA or RSB and reporting to DG
• Preparing the Radiation Protection Program and Emergency Plan document in the hospital so that the hospital can get the license to use radiology equipments
• Coordinating education training of undergraduate and postgraduate students and encouraging professional development
• Adhering to all Health & Safety Guidelines and any Hospital and Department Protocols
• Assisting in the daily operational in radiology department
• Maintaining high standards of patient care technique and safety

Chief of Radiographer Technician - Kibagabaga Hospital - Kigali, Rwanda

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Making timetables
• Planning departments based on the hospital's own plans
• Helping those who come to us well in the department

Masters - Philosophy in Radiation Protection - University of Ghana (UG) (2018-01 - 2020-12)

Bachelor's Degree - Diagnostic Radiography - University of Johannesburg (UJ) (2010-01 - 2011-12)

Advanced Diploma - Medical Imaging Sciences - Kigali Health Institute (KHI) (2004-01 - 2006-12)

Advanced Secondary Education Certificate - Biology Chemistry - Group Scolaire Rilima (2001-01 - 2003-12)

Lower Secondary Education Certificate - Group Scolaire Zaza (1999-01 - 2000-12)

Primary School Level - Bumbiri Primary School (1985-01 - 1993-12)