Radiographer

Job Type:    Contract

Qualification:   Ba./BSc./HND

Experience:   2-3 years

Location:    Lagos

Job Summary

The Radiographer will perform radiological duties in compliance with international standards using a mobile digital x-ray. S/he will also perform selected administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of quality radiography for the purposes of screening clients and diagnosing of TB in a mobile environment as part of accelerating the control of HIV epidemic. S/he will support the implementation of Artificial intelligence in imaging.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Takes quality diagnostic radiographs of clients according to established procedures for patient care and safety.
2. Accurately documents and completes radiological procedures, completely and promptly.
3. Stores all radiographs in an easily retrievable manner.
4. Participate actively in all community HIV testing.
5. Ensures that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Maintains mobile x-ray unit, stock necessary radiological supplies.
7. Serves as the Radiation safety officer.
8. Keep records of the dosimetry readings.
9. Participates in facility and community engagement and mobilization for screening all PLHIV.
10. Conducts screening of all New PLHIVs to identify presumptives and for TB diagnosis.
11. Will ensure sputum collection from identified presumptive and facilitate transportation of samples to GeneXpert sites.
12. Prepares client for radiological procedures.
13. Submission of daily, weekly, and monthly High frequency report.
14. Work closely with other team members for the purpose of prompt diagnosis and linkage to treatment sites.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the State program Manager and the Program Officer TBHIV
16. Perform other additional duties assigned in keeping with the ACE-6 program performance.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Medical radiology or an X-ray technologist.
2. A current X-Ray Technology certificate or license to practice from Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) with years of relevant professional experience, with an emphasis on Chest radiology and screening.
3. Proven experience in coaching, conducting training, and preparing guidelines
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Knowledge and skill in data management and analysis, report writing and presentation.
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multitask
7. Ability to respond to new challenges.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
4. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
5. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets, Word or comparable software and basic knowledge in accounting software especially QuickBooks is desired.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.