The Aga Khan Health Service is an agency which is under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) that support activities in the health field and manages more than 200 hospitals, some of which are Aga Khan Hospitals.
Position Title:Radiographer
Number of Positions : 2 Positions
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: The Aga Khan Health Service
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:21st November 2014
Job Summary:
The Radiographer will be responsible for the provision of effective
radiography services within the laid down standards, operating policies and
procedures with the aim of achieving images of high quality diagnostic value.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensure adequate and correct
information is given to the patients and care giver/family prior to conducting
procedures
·
Prepare the treatment machines
and treatment rooms for each patient adequately.
·
Monitor and record the patients’
condition throughout the procedure.
·
Intuitively check that all the
Radiation safety measures are in place at all times to protect the patient,
public, yourself and other staff members.
·
Document and report all the
faults on the machines and notify the department supervisor/manager
immediately.
·
Keep proper and accurate records
of procedures, volumes, environment and downtime.
·
Create and dispatch patient
images to relevant departments/physicians in a timely manner to meet high level
treatment standards and efficient reports.
·
Send periodic reports as and when
required e.g. machine breakdowns and service records.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The candidate should preferably
hold a good Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or equivalent
·
At least two years’ experience in
a busy and established Radiology department.
·
S/he must be registered with the
Radiography Board in Uganda.
·
Knowledge of computer and excellent customer
care skills are essential.
Mode of application:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications, curriculum vita, and copies of academic and professional
certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three professional referees to
the Human Resource and Administration Officer,
P.O. Box 8842, Kampala Uganda
or via E-mail to: hr.ug@aku.edu
NB: Please refer to the position title on your application letter e.g
‘Radiographer - Outreach Division’.
Deadline: 21st November 2014.
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