On-call Radiology Assistant

On-call Radiology Assistant

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Type of Appointment: Ungraded, On-call, 5 positions

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 09 December 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

United Nations- International Organization for Migration is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture amongst others. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

United Nations, International Organization for Migration has a zero-tolerance against Sexual exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). Everyone is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and all UN personnel must adhere to the standards of conduct that preserves PSEA principles (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will, therefore, go through a safe hiring process.

Context:

Under the overall administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission and the overall guidance from Chief Migration Health Officer and technical supervision from National Radiologist and direct supervision from the Senior radiology technologist, the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistently high quality CXRs through:
• Checking and correcting technical quality of the images
• Adherence to technical requirements of resettlement countries
• Close supervision and training of MHD staff, involved in CXR taking
• Carry out X-ray imaging of migrants as requested by the Physicians or Radiologist in accordance with IOM and international standards ensuring proper client identification.
• Properly use UKTB global websites for CXRs under UKTB program.
• Perform proper processing of digitalizing of images on DR machine.
• Implement safety procedures in the radiology unit in accordance with the radiation rules and regulations. Implement infection control measures.
• Suggest additional measures to improve the quality, speed or safety of the radiological procedures.
• Daily data entry of the individuals CXR report in KTM database and prepare statistical reports and analysis of operational activities.
• If needed, fulfill clerk’s duties, such as preparation of working lists, forms, barcodes, checking refugees’ identity, record keeping.
• Assist other MHAC units with handling medical documents and filing system.
• Arrange and make sure back up service is secured when going on leave.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Radiography with 2 years of relevant work experience; or,
• Proficiency level education with 4 years of diagnostic radiography, especially on CXR procedure.

Experience

• Experience in radiography, especially CXR, knowledge on CR machine is an advantage.
• Good computer skill is essential, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
• Willingness and ability to perform clerical activities in the X-ray unit is a strong requirement.
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Skills

• Strong computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize.

Languages

Fluency in English, Nepali is required.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Only Nepali Nationals will be considered for this position.

How to apply:

Interested Candidates are invited to submit their application referring to this advertisement with CV and three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Panipokhari, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 09 December 2024.

Posting period: From 05.12.2024 to 09.12.2024