RADIOGRAPHER

1. Main Purpose of the Role

• Providing a high standard of radiographic chest x-ray imaging, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for reading images whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and linkage to appropriate services.
• Liaising with relevant district/sub-district management teams and facilities for planning and allocation purposes.
• Communicating effectively with facility-based outreach teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality service.

2.Key Performance Areas

Radiography

• Ensure clients sign the consent forms before X-ray exposure.
• Ensure that the Ionizing Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations are adhered to.
• Record accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables.
• Keep accurate patient records including recording radiation dose and exposure factors.
• Provides support and reassurance to patients who may be unwell or have barriers to understanding.
• Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report them.
• Participate in the district/sub-district and facility development of operational plans for the deployment of the mobile DCXR.
• Maintain effective working relationships with outreach teams and facility staff.
• Liaise with the Radiologist/Medical officer for diagnostic and technical advice and support.
• Support referral and linkage to care for incidental CXR findings not requiring presumptive TB testing.
• Work with the team to ensure that all data is collected and verified to ensure data quality.
• Set up and prepare for daily activities.
• Supervise the teams to ensure day to day direct service delivery. Read and interpret Documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

PMU management team

• Review status of the project in terms of performance, progress, and trends
• Checking validity of strategy/activities conducted for performance.
• Provide feedback to enable adjustments to be made to activities

Department of Health facility teams & managers

• Stakeholder relationship management
• Technical guidance and advice
• Weekly, Monthly, and quarterly feedback on progress in TB programme
• Implementation of Training and Mentoring Strategy and Programmes
• Clinical competence in capability to implement Training and Mentoring Programmes
• Improvement in post-mentoring competence
• Management and coordination of shared resources

Organisational Support

• Counsel and train staff on clinical ethical conduct at work
• Keep abreast with new clinical developments e.g., training, in-service training, reading journals, policies, and procedures related to job.
• Assisting with setting of goals, objectives, and interventions for quality service delivery.
• Ensuring all medical equipment is in working order, and that we have all the clinical supplies and stationery we need in the project.
• Adhering to Health and Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for driving yourself and your team to the sites of work as and when required, and you should adhere to the Anova vehicle management policy
• Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time.

3.Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• HPCSA registration as a Radiographer
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Radiographer
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code 8).

 Advantageous

• Six (6) months experience in a Supervisory position
• Private practice number will be an added advantage