VN No: IOMKCO/VN/006/2018
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade NO-B
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Context: Under the direct supervision of National Radiology Officer and overall supervision of the Regional Quality Management & Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and contributing to the different Teleradiology services and reporting on chest radiographs of Migrants and refugees from IOM MHD field operations and non-IOM panel sites from different parts of the world under the different health assessment programmes.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Primary CXR reading and monitoring of radiologist work
Review and correctly interpret the digital screening chest X-rays (CXRs) using the tele-radiology systems. Identify radiological signs of TB and other incidental findings in accordance with the technical guidelines of the resettlement countries. Compare thecurrent with previous CXR findings and document the change, for cases with follow-up radiographs.
Assess quality of chest radiographs to meet optimal diagnostic criteria and the required standards. Request for repeat CXR when the CXR is suboptimal and for additional view when needed. Recommend for further imaging by documenting in the system when needed.
Submit the CXR reports to eMedical websites for Canada and Australia cases. Use UKTB
Global website for reporting cases under UKTB programme.
Coordinate with and guide the Radiographers and the Medical Clerks on the different country operations X-ray units for optimizing the CXR quality, timely eMedical completion, and delivery of the reports.
Quality assurance and quality control support
Review the queries and feedback of Panel physicians on the CXR reports. Discuss and explain the findings of the CXR images, and if correction is needed, revise the reports accordingly.
In coordination with the Nairobi Radiology Coordinator, get second opinion for clarifying suspicious CXR findings, for addressing any service process concerns in the unit and any related issues.
Ensure that the radiological reporting process is fraudless. Participate in internal and external image quality and CXR reports quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) measures.
Provide second opinion confirmatory for CXR reading requests coming from different IOM field operations globally when needed.
Participate in the process of the IOM global Teleradiology QC control CXR reading and analysis.
Administrative and technical guidance support
In coordination with the National Radiology Coordinator and consultant Radiologists on call, prepare the weekly IOM Teleradiology Radiologists duty schedule according to the caseload and the timing of the image transfer from local missions.
Assist in the preparation of radiological presentations and quarterly/yearly reports, and other MHD publications and reports produced by the Center.
Assist in reviewing the monthly report of Teleradiology primary reading and quality control analysis stat reports prior to submission to the country operations and resettlements countries, and cooperate in CXR related statistical works.
Participate in regular Radiologist staff training, image viewing sessions and internal feedback to consultant Radiologists to maintain the quality of the Teleradiology service and staff capacity building.
In coordination with the Nairobi and Global Radiology Coordinator, assist in developing radiology guidelines or standard operating procedures (SOP) and training materials.
Arrange and make sure back up Radiologist is available for the service when going on leave. If needed, assist in establishing and training backup local radiologists.
Perform other related tasks as may be assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
Completed University Degree in the above field with four years of relevant professional experience;
Post graduate degree in Radiology and board certificate is required.
Experience
Experience in Radiology;
Thorough knowledge of the natural history, radiological and clinical presentation of tuberculosis;
Experience in staff administration, data analysis and management;
Experience in interpretation of screening CXR and CXR reporting for different resettlement countries an advantage;
Experience in quality radiology assurance services and in writing guidelines and Training materials an advantage.
Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
Accountability – Accepts and gives constructive criticism
Client Orientation – Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
Continuous Learning – Contributes to colleagues’ learning
Communication – Actively shares relevant information
Creativity and Initiative – Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
Leadership and Negotiation – Convinces others to share resources
Performance Management – Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
Planning and Organizing – Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
Professionalism – Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
Teamwork – Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
Technological Awareness- Learns about developments in available technology
Resource Mobilization – Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.