Radiographer

Overview of position

• Response Med is seeking to provide health professionals to deliver clinical services in UN facilities located in Somalia.

• Personnel shall deliver primary care & hospital level services, including emergency, surgical, diagnostic, intensive care & general hospital services.

• Personnel shall provide the services at the UN level 1+ health facility located in the UNSOS camp within the AAIA in Mogadishu & in sector health facilities, as & when required.

• Additionally, personnel may be to reinforce these AMISOM level 2 hospitals during emergency situations that severely stress facilities.

• The UN level 1+ health facility is a capability that was established in 2012 with the objective of providing emergency & primary health care for the UN international personnel in Somalia.

• The facility has since been supporting UNSOS, UNSOM & AMISOM FHQ personnel.

• Additionally, the facility is available to international personnel from other UN entities, diplomatic missions & UNSOS contracted vendors, on a cost recovery basis.

• Services may, on occasion, also be extended to the SNA.

Role objectives

We are looking for an experienced Radiographer who will primarily be responsible for producing the full range of X rays on a digital X ray machine & providing quality ultrasound services, reviewing & analysing reports & communicating those to the physicians to review within the laid down standard operating policies & protocols. The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes & shape best clinical & non clinical practice.

Primary responsibilities for the position include but not limited to:

• Explaining the X ray & ultrasound procedures to patients & answering any questions they may have.

• Maintaining the X ray & ultrasound equipment & maintaining the room in which the procedures take place.

• Performing ultrasound scans ensuring the images are of best quality achievable.

• Maintaining patient’s records & adding medical notes related to the ultrasound & X ray procedure if necessary.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Operate imaging equipment as per SOP.

• Explain procedures to patients.

• Follow SOP for safety procedures that prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation to themselves, as well as to the patient.

• Ensure accurate documentation & care of patients’ records, keeping track of & organising patient records.

• Ensure scheduled maintenance & calibration of medical equipment’s are in place & followed.

• Performing operational checks daily.

• Develop printouts & films with precision & clarity.

Project reportingThis role reports to the line manager.

• Basic Degree or diploma in Radiology Technology.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience.

• Currently registered & licensed to practice in own country or another UN member state.

• English proficiency, a minimum of level B 2 is required.

• Certificate in Sonography is an added advantage.

• Ability to accurately & compassionately explain to patients what they're about to experience. 

• Ability to succinctly convey information to physicians & staff.

• Ability to do internal radiation safety audits & monitor accumulative radiation levels

• Be physically fit as you may need to physically assist patients.

• Good attention to detail.

• Fluency in written & spoken English. 

• Preference / desire to live & work in Somalila.

Team management

This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

• CTG is open to reviewing applications of both expats as well as Somali nationals for this role.

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

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