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JOB SPECIFICATION - ACTIVE VACANCY


Overview of Role

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 contract a team of Locum Radiographers (approxiamtely 5 per district) who will be called on short notice to assist provide Locum services as and when the need arises. These services will be required in the following:

Locum Radiographer - Mobile and Movable DCXR Units - Ehlanzeni , Buffalo City Metro and Amathole Districts.

Contract ends: 31 March 2028

Responsibilities

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.


Qualification

  • National Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Radiography.


Experience

  • 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.


Personal Characteristics

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.