Job Description
CONTEXT:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Policy and Program Development and the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office, Kakuma with the Technical Supervision of the Head, Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) and in close coordination of the National Migration Health Officer, Kakuma the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS 1. Authenticate the identity of the applicants undergoing radiological examination bysigning on the photos or in any authentication method required by the resettlement countries.2. Prepare patient-applicants for x-ray examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x-rays cannot pass, positioning patients so that parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed.3. Calibrate and adjust x-ray equipment in accordance with general and individually prescribed protocols.4. Adhere strictly to internationally accepted standards of safety for the patients and staff while performing Radiology examinations. Observes applicant-patient and machine during procedures, and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.5. Produce and develop chest X-rays and other radiology techniques/examinations, as requested by the supervisor.6. Maintain records of films and digital images taken in the unit, prepares statistical reports and analysis.7. Ensure proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.8. Ensure that regular maintenance work is carried out periodically and inform the supervisor in case there is a need for any extra maintenance / repair on any piece of the used equipment.9. Verify the technical correctness of the produced x-ray images , thus limiting the need for repeated examinations.10. Review the x-ray images taken in order to ensure technical correctness / good penetration was used, prior to releasing the patient.11. Burn x-ray images onto CDs and label them appropriately12. Upload x-ray images daily onto PACs server .13. Transmit x-ray images taken daily to radiologist in Nairobi, Manila or designated radiologist as may be advised and provide list of images to be required to be reported.14. Keep all working areas in the Radiology facility clean and dry.15. Ensure that the radiology room activities are carried out professionally and adhere to quality control standard requirements.16. Maintain a standard stock level for blank CDs and CD envelopes and other supplies, and assist the supervisor in determining the quantities for replenishment and requisition.17. Perform general office duties such as delivering and retrieving CDs scheduling patients, typing forms, recording and reporting.18. Clean the CR and cassettes regularly.19. Perform mobile mission duties in locations that may be required and to provide training to radiographers in the region.20. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEEducationa) Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification in Radiology or a related field with three years of relevant work experience.orCompleted High-school Certificate with Technical Diploma in Radiology from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant work experience. b) Registered to work as Radiology Technician with Kenyan Radiation Board.
Experience1.
Knowledge of appropriate x-ray exposure times and safety parameters. Knowledge of photographic development techniques2. Minimum of five years working experience as Radiology Technician preferable in busy Radiology Facility, international organization and or NGOs running refugee programmes.3. Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.4. Ability to calibrate, configure, and adjust x-ray equipment in accordance with procedures and standards,5. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in data and records keeping.6. Proficient in Microsoft windows LANGUAGESFluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by sending a Motivation Letter and the updated CV to the email address [email protected] referring to this advertisement.
Closing Date: 11th November 2021Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.