Radiographer,position in Uganda, Jobs in Uganda, at Aga Khan Health Service

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:

·             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.