Heartland Alliance Ltd-Gte is a service-based human rights organization with a global heritage that is established under the laws of Nigeria with a mission to engage as a lead and global player with a variety of stakeholders to create access to opportunities and resources for comprehensive healthcare and social and economic justice for all. Heartland Alliance Ltd-Gte is building on over a hundred-year legacy of Heartland Alliance International (HAI); the global arm of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years to provide high quality and stigma-free services for all using a tailored human rights-based approach.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 2 – 3 years
- Location: Akwa Ibom , Lagos
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
Persons Required: Akwaibom (1), Lagos (2)
Job Summary
The incumbent will assist the clinical team in the One Stop Shop (OSS) to provide effective and efficient patient care. He/she will perform high standard radiological examination of clients; ensure the operation and maintenance of the X-ray machine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess patients and their clinical requirements to work out which radiographic techniques to use.
- Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images.
- Take responsibility for radiation safety in the work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors.
- Manage referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible.
- Supervise visiting staff and patients in radiation work areas.
- Provide support and reassurance to patients, considering their physical and psychological needs.
- Supervise radiography and any other imaging support assistants.
- Keep up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect oneself and others.
- Staying up to date with the latest industry development and technology.
- Ensure that the servicing of the machine whenever it is due.
- Keep a proper and complete documentations using the necessary data collection tools and reporting.
- And any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- A degree in Radiography and a practicing license from the board.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience post internship and NYSC.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain procedures to patients.
- Good observation skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure.
- Organization and decision-making skills.
- Confidence in using leading-edge technologies.
- A high level of emotional intelligence to manage the emotional and distressing situations you may encounter.
Other Competencies:
- Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
- Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
- Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
- Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.
Language Skills:
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in public speaking.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
- Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
- The employee will be required to work directly with populations that are vulnerable and at high risk of HIV and Human rights violation.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified Consultants should submit a detailed resume to [email protected]
