JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: Administration
Section/Project: Medical
Reports to (position): Medical Superintendent
Supervises (Name of Positions): X-ray Attendant/Dark room Attendant
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overall purpose of the job.
Responsible for performing X-ray /USG examination according to protocols, security measures and standards of hygiene and privacy in order to contribute to the improvement of the health condition of patients.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible to perform safe, high quality radiographic imaging and analysis to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients, reporting immediately to the medical referent any problem regarding patients health status
• Prepare patients for imaging including explaining procedures, compiling medical history, providing necessary protective gear and upholding patient confidentiality at all times
• Ensure staff/patient compliance to all radiation safety regulations including use of protective aprons and devices, and clearly marking and respecting radiation areas; identify vulnerable persons to radiation, such as pregnant women, and protect them accordingly
• Ensure application of hygiene protocols in the maintenance of equipment and X-ray/USG room; performing cleaning of X-ray /USG devices and ensure proper waste disposal
• Responsible for quality assurance by auditing own practice and ensuring that radiography equipment remains in good condition and makes necessary requisition for repair needs
• Perform regular stock inventory and ensure all materials are stored according to each specific condition; make requisitions for materials through Pharmacist in charge .
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance, undertaking regular quality assurance checks; alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning, damage/loss/robbery of X-ray /USG room material and devices
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to AHPC/AEC/MOH/KSL professional Code of Conduct
• Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
• Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary process as per KSL policy
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports including electronic according to schedule.
• Attending Continuous Professional Training regularly & maintain CME records.
Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
A minimum of a Diploma in Radiography from a recognized Institution and a certificate of registration with the Allied Health Professional Council.
Experience, Skills and Competences:
2 years of radiography experience is required Social psychology and counseling, good communication interpersonal skills
JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: Administration
Section/Project: Medical
Reports to (position): Medical Superintendent
Supervises (Name of Positions): Clinical Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overall purpose of the job.
To diagonise, treat and ensure proper management of patients in the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Disease prevention and provision of counseling services
• Conduct physical examination of patients and provide diagnosis.
• Initiate proper treatment for patients.
• Admit patients who need in-patient care and initiate proper management.
• Provide guidance and supervision of primary health care activities in the hospital.
• Follow up on disease outbreaks.
• Provide education and sensitization to the community incase disease outbreaks.
• Participate in the pre-employment evaluation to both new and existing employees.
Data collection and analysis
• Compile and analyse health data, undertake effective information utilization and dissemination amongst the hospital staff and company employees.
Co-ordination of work.
• Co-ordinate daily schedules with other medical officers and clinicians at the hospital in the delivery of quality health care to patients/employees.
Report writing
• Write periodic reports and submit them to the Medical Superintendent on time for onward delivery to the DDHS and other agencies.
Other duties.
• Participate in planning and budgeting for the hospital.
• Perform any other related duties as maybe assigned by the Medical
Superintendent/Management from time to time.
Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/ Surgery from a recognized University, current Registration Certificate with Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Uganda. Training on HIV/AIDS, care with skills and knowledge on the use of Antiretroviral (ARVS) therapy is an added advantage.
Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of two (2) years working experience in a similar position.
Guiding and Counseling skills, knowledge on the use of Antiretroviral therapy and good communication skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and Qualified, send your CV and academic documents to recruitments@kakirasugar.com with position in subject line addressed to;
Head of Human Resource
Kakira Sugar Limited
P.O Box 121 Jinja, Uganda
Tel: 0414 444000