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Title:            Radiographer
(3 Job Vacancies)

Organization: Medical
Teams International (MTI)

Duty Station: 
Uganda

About US:

Medical Teams International
is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with
a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health
and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has operations in West
Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care,
Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.

Job Summary:   The
Radiographer will be responsible for performing X-ray examination according to
protocols, security measures and standards of hygiene and privacy in order to
contribute to the improvement of the health condition of patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Responsible
to perform safe, high quality radiographic imaging and analysis to assist in
the diagnosis and management of patients, reporting immediately to the medical
referent any problem regarding patient’s health status

·        
Prepare
patients for imaging including explaining procedures, compiling medical
history, providing necessary protective gear and upholding patient
confidentiality at all times

·        
Ensure
staff/patient compliance to all radiation safety regulations including use of
protective aprons and devices, and clearly marking and respecting radiation
areas; identify vulnerable persons to radiation, such as pregnant women, and
protect them accordingly

·        
Ensure
application of hygiene protocols in the maintenance of equipment and X-ray
room; performing cleaning of X-ray devices and ensure proper waste disposal

·        
Responsible
for quality assurance by auditing own practice and ensuring that radiography
equipment remains in good condition and makes necessary requisition for repair
needs

·        
Perform
regular stock inventory and ensure all materials are stored according to each
specific condition; make requisitions for materials

·        
Ensure
biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user
manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance, undertaking
regular quality assurance checks; alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning,
damage/loss/robbery of X-ray room material and devices

·        
Ensure
that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and
ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct

·        
Ensure
direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in
capacity building opportunities

·        
Conduct
performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary process as per MTI policy

·        
Ensure
data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule

·        
Other
duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·        
The
applicant for the Medical Teams International (MTI) Radiographer job must hold
a Diploma in Medical Radiography

·        
Registration
with Allied Health Professionals Council is required

·        
Valid
practising license is required

·        
Two years
of radiography experience is required

·        
Experience
working with international NGOs is an added advantage

·        
Knowledge
of radiography principles and best practices

·        
Knowledge
of hygiene management and IPC protocol

·        
Skilled
in performing radiographic imaging and interpreting images

·        
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills

·        
A good
command of both written and spoken English

·        
Ability
to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional
code of conduct

·        
Ability
to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice

·        
Ability
to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of
the patient first

·        
Ability
to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

·        
Ability
to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested applicants should email their application letters and
Curriculum Vitae including work related references to;
recruitmentug@medicalteams.org.

Only online
applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have
fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such
as MS Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped
files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 2MB.

NB:
Please clearly indicate the Position Title and Location you are applying for.
Do not attach your Academic Transcripts. They will be requested if you are
short listed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal
opportunity employer.

Deadline: 16^th August 2019 by 5:00pm

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