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

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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Medical radiology or an X-ray technologist.
• 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.
• Proven experience in coaching, conducting training, and preparing guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skill in data management and analysis, report writing and presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multitask
• Ability to respond to new challenges.

Other Competencies:

• Time Management Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• 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.
• 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.
• Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

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

Computer Skills:

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

Work Environment:

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