Radiographer (Calabar) at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radiographer

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Job Nature: Full Time
Project: ECEWS

Job Description

• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and compassion in all interactions with patients and colleagues adhering to ethical and professional standards of practice.
• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, explaining the procedure, providing instructions, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Operate the Portable Digital X-ray (PDX) equipment for chest X-rays in community settings to detect potential cases of TB.
• Takes quality diagnostic radiographs of clients according to established procedures for patient care and safety. (using the ALARA principle)
• Review captured images to ensure quality, clarity, and diagnostic value, retaking images if necessary to achieve optimal results.
• Accurately document and complete radiological procedures, including record of all rejected radiographs /images and generate reports for use by clinical teams to guide diagnosis and treatment, in line with project requirements
• Store all radiographs in an easily retrievable manner.
• Regularly inspect, calibrate, and maintain the mobile X-ray unit to ensure it functions optimally in all environments, including troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Serves as the Radiation safety officer, to ensure that all radiation safety measures are in place, protecting both patients and staff from unnecessary exposure during X-ray procedures, including keeping records of the dosimetry readings.
• Operate within the confines of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
• Participate in facility and community engagement and mobilization for screening PLHIV.
• Collaborate with the other members of the healthcare team to ensure that individuals with presumptive TB identified through X-ray screening are promptly linked to diagnostic services and care, including sputum collection and transportation to GeneXpert sites.
• Participate in routine quality control checks to ensure high standards of radiographic imaging and diagnostic accuracy.
• Ensure all X-ray procedures and related documentation meet the standards of the National TB program.
• Performs other duties as assigned by her/his supervisors

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Medical radiology or an X-ray technologist.
• A current X-Ray Technology certificate or license to practice from Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) with years of relevant professional experience, with an emphasis on Chest radiology and screening.
• Proven experience in coaching, conducting training, and preparing guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skill in data management and analysis, report writing and presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multitask
• Ability to respond to new challenges.
• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
• Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets, Word or comparable software and basic knowledge in accounting software.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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