IOM Radiographer Job Vacancy in Kakuma Kenya October 2015

International Organization for Migration

Vacancy Notice: IOMKE/SVN/041/2015

Position title: Radiographer

Position grade: G5

Duty station: Kakuma, Kenya

Duration of Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension

Seniority band: Band III

Job family: Migration Health

Organizational unit: Migration Health Department

Position rated: Yes

Subject to rotation: No

Reporting directly to: Migration Health Physician

Overall supervision by: Regional Health Assessments Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa

Managerial responsibility: No

Directly reporting staff: None

II. Organizational Context and Scope: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to:

assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management;
advance understanding of migration issues;
encourage social and economic development through migration, and;
uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

In Kenya, IOM has since significantly diversified its programming since 2005.

IOM currently implements interventions within the areas of emergency and post-conflict response, preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, healthcare and psychosocial assistance, assisted voluntary return of migrants, immigration and border management, migration and development, resettlement and repatriation, family reunification, counter human trafficking, assistance to vulnerable migrants, and labour migration.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessments Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa, and the general and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician, the incumbent is responsible for operating and maintenance of x-ray equipments including DR, CR and x-ray machines and maintaining the x-ray rooms to produce radiographs (x-rays) of body 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:

1. Authenticate the identity of the applicants undergoing radiological examination by signing on the photos or in any authentication method required by the resettlement countries.
2. 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.
3. Calibrate and adjust x-ray equipment in accordance with general and individually prescribed protocols.
4. 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.
5. Produce and develop chest X-rays and other radiology techniques/examinations, as requested by the supervisor.
6. Maintain records of films and digital images taken in the unit, prepares statistical reports and analysis.
7. Ensure proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
8. Ensure that regular maintenance work is carried out periodically and inform the supervisor in case there is a need for any extra maintenance / repair on any piece of the used equipment.
9. Verify the technical correctness of the produced x-ray images, thus limiting the need for repeated examinations.
10. Review the x-ray images taken in order to ensure technical correctness / good penetration was used, prior to releasing the patient.
11. Burn x-ray images onto CDs and label them appropriately
12. Upload x-ray images daily onto PACs server .
13. Transmit x-ray images taken daily to radiologist in Nairobi, Manila or designated radiologist as may be advised and provide list of images to be required to be reported.
14. Keep all working areas in the Radiology facility clean and dry.
15. Ensure that the radiology room activities are carried out professionally and adhere to quality control standard requirements.
16. Maintain a standard stock level for blank CDs and CD envelopes and other supplies, and assist 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. Clean the CR and cassettes regularly.
19. Perform mobile mission duties in locations that may be required and to provide training to radiographers in the region.
20. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

IV. Competencies

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
Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals
Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members

Professionalism

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

Resource Mobilization

Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

Technical

Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work

V. Education and Experience

Technical Diploma in Radiology. Registered to work as Radiology Technician with Kenyan Radiation Board
Knowledge of appropriate x-ray exposure times and safety parameters. Knowledge of photographic development techniques.
Minimum of five years 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

English and Kiswahili

Mode of Application:

Submit cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-

International Organization for Migration (IOM),

Human Resources Department,

P.O. Box 55040 – 00200,

Nairobi, Kenya

or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 14th October, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Note

No Fee: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.