I. Position Information

Vacancy Number

Position title

Position grade

Duty station

IOM/KGM/001/17

Radiographer

G-4

Kasulu/Makere (Tanzania)

Seniority band:

Job family:

Organizational unit:

Position number

Position rated ¨

Subject to rotation

4

Core Migration

Migration

No

No

Reporting directly to

Chief Medical Officer

Overall supervision by

Chief of Mission (CoM)

Managerial responsibility

n/a

Directly reporting staff

n/a

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, in Kigoma, Tanzania, the incumbent will be responsible for operating the x-ray and CR equipment in IOM Makere Transit Center and application of teleradiology for diagnostic purposes to ensure that refugees are medically fit to migrate in accordance with the medical/health requirements of the resettlement countries. The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist Health assessment by taking X-rays in Makere and any other location that may be required in the region.
2. Transmit Digital Xray images from Makere to radiologist in Nairobi and any other location for interpretation.
3. Transfer X-ray interpretation from the radiology to the Xray form of each resettlement country.
4. Compile and submit monthly list of digital x-ray interpretation for payment.
5. Authenticate the identity of the applicants undergoing radiological examination by signing on the photos or in any authentication method required by the resettlement countries.
6. 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.
7. Calibrate and adjust x-ray equipment in accordance with general and individually prescribed protocols.
8. 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.
9. Produce and develop chest X-rays and other radiology techniques/examinations, as requested by the supervisor.
10. Maintain records of films taken in the unit, prepares statistical reports and analysis.
11. Ensure proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
12. Ensure that regular maintenance work is carried out periodically and informs the supervisor in case there is a need for any extra maintenance / repair on any piece of the used equipment.
13. Ensure the technical correctness of the images taken, thus limiting the need for repeated examinations.
14. Review the digital images in order to ensure technical correctness / good penetration was used, prior to releasing the patient.
15. Keep all working areas in the Radiology facility clean and dry. Implement infection control measures and ensure tidy and neat work environment for the radiology work.
16. Maintain a standard stock level for CDs and other supplies, and assists 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. Assist the nurses in weight and height measurements, temperature readings and other required assistance during observation
19. Clean the DR machine or CR and cassettes regularly.
20. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

IV. Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioral competencies

Behavioural

Accountability

􀂃 Accepts and gives constructive criticism

􀂃 Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies

􀂃 Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

􀂃 Monitors own work to correct errors

􀂃 Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Client Orientation

􀂃 Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

􀂃 Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients

􀂃 Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors,

governments, and project beneficiaries

Continuous Learning

􀂃 Contributes to colleagues' learning

􀂃 Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

􀂃 Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas

􀂃 Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

Communication

􀂃 Actively shares relevant information

􀂃 Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures

􀂃 Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience

􀂃 Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative

􀂃 Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation

􀂃 Convinces others to share resources

􀂃 Presents goals as shared interests

Performance Management

􀂃 Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

􀂃 Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

􀂃 Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR

Procedures

Planning and Organizing

􀂃 Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

􀂃 Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others

􀂃 Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers

􀂃 Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

Professionalism

􀂃 Drives IOM vehicles in a safe manner consistent with local regulations

􀂃 Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

􀂃 Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

􀂃 Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

􀂃 Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

􀂃 Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

􀂃 Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

􀂃 Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration

Solutions

Teamwork

􀂃 Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

􀂃 Contributes to, and follows team objectives

􀂃 Gives credit where credit is due

􀂃 Seeks input and feedback from others

􀂃 Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

􀂃 Actively supports and implements final group decisions

􀂃 Takes joint responsibility for team's work

Technological Awareness

􀂃 Learns about developments in available technology

􀂃 Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

􀂃 Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work

Technical

·         Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, ability to handle confidential matters.

·         Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

·         Good level of computer literacy.

·         Personal commitments, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results.

V. Education and Experience

• Technical Diploma in Radiology. Registered to work as Radiology Technician with Tanzania Radiation Board;
• Knowledge of appropriate x-ray exposure times and safety parameters. Knowledge of photographic development techniques;
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience as Radiology Technician preferable in busy Radiology Facility, international organization and or NGOs  running refugee programmes;
• Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures. Ability to calibrate, configure, and adjust x-ray equipment in accordance with procedures and standards;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in data and records keeping;
• Proficient in Microsoft windows.

VI. Languages

Required

Excellent knowledge of English and Swahili.

Advantageous

Knowledge of Congolese language