General Position Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for screening TB patients during the household visits held at assigned districts as per the Operational Guidelines. The overall job responsibility is to screen the maximum number of household members of registered TB patients during the camp activities.

Ensure the portable X-ray machines are functional. S/he will identify the presumptive TB cases among the screened cases, followed by referral for sputum examination (if required). Preparing a detailed report of each screening camp and submitting it to the Supervisor.

The incumbent will maintain a positive working relationship within the team and with the district health authorities of project districts.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The incumbent will be:

• Full-time present at the mobile portable screening camp to provide portable X-ray services to the beneficiaries.
•  Working 6 days a week and may move from one district to another to conduct the screening camps to reach out to the missing TB cases if required.
• Responsible to coordinate with the field teams and will ensure that the portable X-rays screening camps will be conducted as per the shared plan.
• Responsible for screening TB patients during the household visits held at assigned districts.
• Responsible for informing and coordinating directly with the senior logistics officer regarding  technical issues.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and takes the verbal consent of the patient before starting the procedure.

• Prepare the patient for the screening procedure guide  the patient to the changing room and provide a patient gown if needed
• Ensures that the patient has removed any metal objects and jewelry from the body.
• At the end of the procedure, guide the patient to go to the doctor for further assessment.
• Maintain the portable  MIT register during camp to record the details of all patients who undergo the X-ray procedure.
• Minimize the waiting time of patients by effectively manage the tasks during camps.
• Provide X-ray films to all presumptive patients and maintain the stock accordingly.
• Compile the data of the daily x-rays performed and present a report to the Supervisor at the end of each camp and contact screening activities.

•  Ensure the provision of quality services X-rays by explaining the X-ray process and appropriate positioning to the patient

•  Ensure personal and staff safety through proper use of Personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for wearing dosimeter at all times during chest camp and contact screening as per PNRA recommendations.

• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the portable X-ray equipment and maintain the Equipment maintenance and repair log.
• Prepare a monthly statistical record of the screen, presumptive, and positive TB case and submit it to the Supervisor
• Attend basic training to operate the Portable X-ray machine, Printer, and CAD4TB Software
• Responsible for submitting the dosimeter of van staff to the country office on a quarterly basis for further sharing with the  PINSTECH for radiation assessment
• Perform other required tasks assigned by the supervisor

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning 

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
  to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respect local laws, customs, and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Supervisory Responsibility

Drivers

Accountability

Reports Directly To Coordinator ACF

Works Directly With: In close coordination with the Program Officer ACF, Program officer Portable , Coordinator portable X-rays, Senior project officer (ACF), Regional Coordinator, Laboratory technician, and the District Field Supervisor   

Knowledge and Experience

Diploma in imaging technology/ X-ray technician from a recognized institute, having 3 years experience of working in a government or large private hospital under a renowned radiologist.

Additional qualifications such as a Diploma or Certification in IT/computer skills will be an added advantage.

Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu, and local language.

Success Factors

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be a team player and be able to work proactively.  Must be adaptable and flexible. Should be able to work under stress. Time management is critical to the success of this program.  

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.