DEPARTMENT : RADIOLOGY
LOCATION : QUEEN ’MAMOHATO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
REPORTING TO : HOD-RADIOLOGY
CLOSING DATE : 28 JANUARY 2021
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The incumbent will assume overall responsibility for the maintenance of all radiographic equipment and documentation. Perform General Computerised Radiography (CR), Specialised Radiological examinations, MRI, Ultrasound, provide good quality patient care as per Tsepong (Pty Ltd) Netcare Lesotho policies and standards operation procedures and Implement radiation protection and safety measures, Quality Control, Infection Control and Risk Management procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the post include but are not limited to the following, and are carried out in accordance with the Lesotho Netcare Tsepong (Pty Ltd) Policies and Procedures.
Principal Radiographer will:
• Perform various general x-ray examinations.
• Support in performing special examinations in Fluoroscopy, Mammogram and CT-scans.
• Implement the risk management and Infection control Radiology Departments activities.
• Implement Quality Control programme of the Radiology Departments.
• Implement some day to day operations of Radiology Departments under Tsepong (Pty) Ltd at (QMMH.
• Implement the radiation Protection and Safety measures to patients, staff and public.
• Participate in training programmes for Radiology Department staff (as part of Continuous Professional Development Training Programme.)
Patient Care
• Provide good qualitative patient care in line with the Tsepong (Pty Ltd) Hospital rules, Policies and standards Operation Procedures and values.
• Provide opinions on patients scheduled for radio-diagnostics and other Imaging modalities from within Tsepong and District Hospitals General Practitioners/ Doctors.
• Make informative diagnostic reports and advises/ recommends on alternative Imaging modalities that will further support patient diagnoses.
Safety of officer
• Ensure that, x-ray department operate according to safety rules and regulations of Radiology Profession and Regulatory body on Radiation and Safety Standards.
• Ensure that the Radiology Department operates in line with the policies and standards operation procedures of Tsepong (pty) Ltd.
• Provide technical advice on the safe usage and hazards that may arise from operating the x-ray equipment.
General
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients
• Mediates on patients and staff in times of disputes.
• Ensure the Department is kept risk and infection free and clean
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
5.1.Qualifications and work experience requirements
• Bsc/ B.Tech Degree in Radiography.
• Diploma in Radiography (from Recognised Institution)
• Registered with Dental and Pharmacy Council of Lesotho.
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Excellent planning, organising and control and supervisory skills.
• Must have a customer care orientation
• Must be able to use initiative
• Fluency in English.
5.2. Work experience requirements
• 5 years experience as a Radiographer.
5.3 Physical requirements
• Minimal physical exertion.
• Withstand stressful situations.
• Cool temperament
• Hazards involved in performing the job- exposure to x-ray radiation
• Condition of work place – office
5.4 Managerial competency requirements
• Aligning performance for success: Collaboratively work with direct reports to set meaningful performance, goals. Establishes an approach to achieve set objectives and create a learning environment.
• Coaching: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
• Decision making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions, using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solution, taking action that is consistent.
• Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives, taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required and being proactive.
• Leading through vision and values: Communicates the importance of the vision and values, translate the vision and values into day to day activities and behaviours, guides and motivates others to take actions that support the vision and values, recognizes and rewards associates whose actions supporting the organization’s vision and values.
Adaptability
• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work tasks or the environment and adjusting effectively to new work structures, processes or requirements.
• Exercise tolerance, patience and tact in dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
• The ability to work well under pressure and flexibility in working hours.
Building customer loyalty
• Effectively meeting customer needs, building productive customer relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Managing work
• Set high standards of performance by assuming the overall responsibility for the management of time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Quality orientation
• Produce work of high quality standards by accurately checking processes and tasks.
• Identify and understand problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate action and/or to resolve problems effectively.
Work standards
• Set high standards of performance by taking accountability for the successful completion of assignments or tasks.
• Compliance with the Dental and Pharmacy Council of Lesotho.
Attention to detail
• Ensure that tasks are completed thoroughly and precisely.
• Utilise past experience and anticipate future details that may have to be taken into account in order to complete tasks and meet required standards.
• Ensure that systems are implemented to proactively prevent errors from occurring..
• Meticulous, neat and accurate in daily tasks
• Excellent human relations.
• Trustworthy
• Team player
5.5. Skills and Attributes
• Managerial skills
• Decision making skills
• Office management skills
• Ability to work in a team,enviroment, adaptability and flexibility
• Strategic planning skills
• Conflict management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Information Technology skills (IT).
5.6. Values and Attitudes
• Care
• Dignity
• Passion
• Participation
• Truth
• High level of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Courteous, friendly and polite
• Trustworthy
• Team player
• High energy level
• Compassionate
• Professionalism
HOW TO APPLY?
• Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to hand deliver their Application letter, CV, Certified copy of passport, Certified copies of certificates and transcripts, retention certificate from a professional body to the Security Main Gate at Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital, on or before 28 January 2021 before 12h00.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.