X-RAY SUPERVISOR

Main Purpose

Define, implement, monitor and manage all aspects of X-ray department activities ensuring the proper implementation of protocols, quality of the work and management and mentoring of staff in the department.

Accountabilities

Ensures all MSF standard policies and procedures including user maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols.

Ensures all staff operating X-ray equipment are appropriately qualified and trained according to existing MSF and national standards. Where appropriate the X-ray supervisor provides direct training / mentorship for new staff.

Manage and monitor staff professional training and development including orientation, continuing education and competency verification.

In collaboration with HR, interview, hire, evaluate the performance of and, when necessary, discipline of employees as required.

Ensures that standards of practice, technical quality, technique charts or protocols, patient and PACS documentation are correct

Establishes, designs and/or oversee quality measurement and improvement activities, departmental policies, technician procedures.

Ensures operational records for both patients related and technical quality control relating to the X-ray department.

Compiles, prepares and reports data, including from the above quality assurance programs

Coordinates with other medical staff, administrative or logistical staff to coordinate to facilitate communication flow and procedures between technical, clerical, support staff, students and other departments in the health structure.

Liaises with other staff members, and/or external service company to ensure; appropriate stock management including spare parts and consumables, routine or corrective maintenance requirements are completed.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Apply medical knowledge and skills in diagnostic imaging to aid diagnosis and patient treatment options, and collaborate closely with the different departments of the Health Facility to ensure correct referral justification for radiological exams and the results.

As an expert in diagnostic imaging, propose strategies for departmental improvements (modification on current protocols), and implement them after validation of Operation and Imaging Advisors.

Monitor the proper functioning of the radiology department, equipment and personnel.

Develop resources for the project, plan, evaluate, and supervise the training of the staff, in order to increase the knowledge required to ensure improved patient diagnosis and appropriate imaging referrals.

Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

Debrief with Project Medical Referent/ coordination, headquarters (including Imaging Advisor) and providing written report on main findings, activities, conclusions and further recommendations.

Place of work: Gamella /Kule

Terms of employment: Definite until end of 2024 with possibility of extension.

Remuneration and Benefits:

- Starting gross salary: 47,231.00 ETB

- Hardship Allowance: 30% of Basic salary

- Medical Benefits : Asper the organization medical policy

Education

Essential: Radiographer / X-ray Technician diploma / degree

Experience

Essential - 3 years as a X-Ray Technician/Radiographer, preferably in a hospital setting.

Essential - Radiological experience relevant to the mission; plain X-ray reporting, performing and reporting ultrasound imaging.

Desirable:

Experience with MSF or other NGOs in resource-limited settings or low- and middle-income countries.

Experience in supervison or management of the X-Ray department

Assessment/evaluation and coaching skills

Languages

English and Mission Language, essential

Knowledge

Eseential: strong technical knowledge in Radiography

Essential: computer literacy (word, excel and internet) and ideally PACS

Good inter-personal and communication skills

Competencies

People Management and Development L2

Commitment to MSF principles L2

Behavioural Flexibility L3

Results and Quality Orientation L3

Teamwork and Cooperation L2