Programme and Vacancy overview:

AQUITY Innovations NPC has been appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the GLOBAL FUND TB Sub-Recipients (SRs) in South Africa. The project activities are implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni district) and Eastern Cape province (Buffalo City Metro and Amathole districts).

As such we seek to employ the following:

Radiographer - Mobile and Movable DCXR Units (*3) - Ehlanzeni District

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure clients sign the consent forms before X-ray exposure
• Ensure that the Ionizing Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations are adhered to.
• Record accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables
• Keep accurate patient records including recording radiation dose and exposure factors.
• Provides support and reassurance to patients who may be unwell or have barriers to understanding.
• Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report them.
• Participate in the district/sub-district and facility development of operational plans for the deployment of the mobile DCXR.
• Maintain effective working relationships with outreach teams and facility staff
• Liaise with the Radiologist for diagnostic and technical advice and support
• Support referral and linkage to care for incidental CXR findings not requiring presumptive TB testing
• Work with the team to ensure that all data is collected and verified to ensure data quality
• Set up and prepare for daily activities
• Supervise the teams to ensure day to day direct service delivery

• National Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Requirements:

• Current Registration with HPCSA
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Radiographer
• Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership qualities
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Package
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Private Practice Number will be an added advantage
• Willing to travel and work after hours
• A valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and district/sub-district management team
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Mentorship and capacity building skills