Radiographer _ On Call_ Kumasi

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. As the leading UN agency in migration, IOM collaborates with governmental and non-governmental partners, providing services and advice to governments and migrants. This role operates within the IOM Health Assessment Programme.

Job Purpose

This role is crucial for processing screening X-rays of refugees and immigrants within the IOM Health Assessment Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of radiographic procedures, contributing to the overall health assessment of individuals migrating under IOM's purview. The position supports IOM's mission to promote humane and orderly migration by providing essential diagnostic services. The role requires adherence to international standards and specific technical instructions from resettlement countries, ensuring that all individuals receive timely and accurate radiological assessments.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include performing high-quality chest X-ray imaging according to IOM and international standards, explaining procedures to applicants, and preparing equipment. The role involves applying proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection measures, including shielding for all individuals and pregnant women. Processing digital images, reviewing quality, and reporting urgent findings to radiologists are essential. The radiographer will also contribute to quality assurance, radiation safety, and the maintenance of X-ray equipment. Optimizing workflow, preparing daily worklists, uploading images, and communicating with radiologists and Teleradiology Centers for readings are also part of the duties. The position requires maintaining a tidy work environment and suggesting improvements to procedures.

Work Experience

Requires three years of radiography experience, particularly with Chest X-rays. Essential knowledge includes radiographic techniques, procedures, radiologic safety, quality management, and digital machine operation. Experience with radiology information systems, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and health assessment programs is also needed.

Skills

Proficiency in radiographic techniques, digital image processing, and radiation safety. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, are required. Leadership skills are considered desirable.

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