Locum Radio Sonographer

Requisition ID: req51942

Job Title: Locum Radio Sonographer

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Hagadera, Kenya

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) is a leading humanitarian and development agency, supporting communities
in transition in 40 countries. Simultaneously a global technical leader and
proven implementer, IRC has shaped youth priorities and approaches at the
national level and implemented programs at the community level since its
founding in 1933. IRC has worked in Kenya since 1992, implementing highly
effective programs in youth livelihoods, economic development, women
empowerment, integrated healthcare, and Nutrition.

Job Purpose/Objectives:

Under direct supervision of Medical Officer in charge the
Radio Sonographer will be responsible for production of high-quality diagnostic
Images that will help in diagnosing various patients’ conditions and aid in
timely treatments/interventions. He/She will supervise, direct and capacity
build all Radiology incentive staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of
  radiographic/sonographic examinations as requested according to the
  requirements of the referring Physician, provide diagnostic radiographs,
  performs ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic
  value.
• To be able to communicate critical
  results to referring doctors.
• Presenting the sonograms and
  preliminary findings to the Clinicians.
• Receiving of patients for various
  Radiological procedures and exercising a high degree of patient care by
  explaining the procedure to patients and answering any questions they may have.
• Maintaining the ultrasound and X
  ray equipment and maintaining the room in which the procedure takes place.
• Monitoring and caring for patients
  to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures.
• Ensuring clear images for
  diagnostic purposes and making adjustments to the sonographic equipment when
  necessary.
• Assessing patients and
  interpreting clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic
  technique.
• Enabling high quality patient
  experience including quality of care and efficient turnaround time.
• Train Healthcare workers on Point
  of Care Ultrasounds (POCUS).
• Producing images of high
  diagnostic quality.
• Be able to advise patients/clients
  accordingly.
• Ensure radiation protections
  measures are adhered to.
• Participate in hospital meetings
  and trainings.
• Formulate departmental S.O. Ps and
  other relevant regulations and directions and ensure they are adhered to.
• Monitor and supervise radiological
  supplies ensuring proper usage.
• Supervise radiology incentive
  staffs and assistants.
• Attend and participate in hospital
  weekly medical continuous educations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Key Results Area:

• Quality service- timely accurate
  and reliable results.
• Orderliness and good working
  condition environment.
• Capacity building of Health care
  workers on POCUS.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma/ Diploma in Medical
  Imaging sciences.
• Valid practicing License by KENRA.
• 3 years of working experience.

Standards of Professional
Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles
outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity,
Service, Accountability and Equity. In accordance with these values, the IRC
operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and
Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity
Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality: IRC is
committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer
benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our
workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and
other encouraging benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC
considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or
disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged
to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that
International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection
with its recruitment processes.