Vacancy Position: Ultrasonographer, Lwala Community Alliance (Lwala)

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Lwala Community Alliance (Lwala) is a community-led innovator proving that when communities lead, change is drastic and lasting. We work with communities in an all-out effort to drastically reduce child and maternal mortality while proving that bottom-up approaches can effect systems change.

Our dedicated, passionate and multicultural team of professionals and Community Health Workers bring together decades of work experience in global health, research, and operations management. Over the coming five years, we will be expanding our impact to reach over 1 million people in Migori county while contributing our expertise to developments in global health.

As a team member at Lwala, you can expect to make a difference through your work, and to have a direct impact on the achievement of our mission. You will enjoy a flexible and amiable work environment where everyone’s contribution matters and have an opportunity for career and self-development. We believe that growth is only possible through collaboration and consultation and our team is the most important to us.

POSITION: ULTRASONOGRAPHER

The organization is seeking to employ qualified, experienced and motivated Medical Ultra sonographer, who will support the hospital in providing quality diagnostic services to patients. The jobholder will be required to operate from regional health facilities including Lwala Community Hospital and MOH partner facilities in Rongo Sub County.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The principal job duty of the diagnostic medical sonographer is to perform accurate ultrasound tests of a particular area of the body, based on
  • Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the
  • Organize and perform initial patient evaluation, provide diagnostic radiographs, perform ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value
  • Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusting the sonographic equipment when necessary
  • Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the
  • Analyze the test result from the ultrasound equipment; presents calculations and measurements of the images performed for a diagnosis and treatment
  • Conduct Obstetrics and gynecology use ultrasound testing to view the fetus in the womb to determine size, weight and/or gender, along with any potential problems with the fetus; Use the ultrasound to test for any problems within the uterus, cervix or vaginal canal.
  • Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive
  • Performing medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.
  • Conduct consultations with the Clinical team and supervisors on regular
  • Register and arrange appointment times for pregnant mothers attending Antenatal Care Clinics, inpatients and emergency
  • Transportation of mobile machines to emergency departments, clinics or patient
  • Provide support and conduct Mentorship for trained nurses/RCOs on
  • Ensure radiation safety measures and protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety to patient’s staff and
  • Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients’ histories, medical records and taking care of billing procedures.
  • Performing routine maintenance of machines, safety and sanitary procedures after each test on the equipment, and maintaining adequate supplies
  • Collaborate with MOH Rongo Sub County to support the ultrasound services in the MOH partner

 REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Higher Diploma in Ultrasound
  • Registered and licensed by The Kenya Radiation Protection Board

Relevant Work Experience

  • At least two year’s relevant work experience in a busy hospital

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service
  • The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable
  • Good eyesight and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making
  • Realistic – able to deal with practical, hands-on problems and

To Apply

Applications should include the following:

  1. Cover letter (the position to be on the subject line) and a Current Curriculum Vitae with a telephone number and e-mail address
  2. Save the cover letter and CV as one file, with your name as the file name
  3. Certified copy of your professional registration certificate

Application should be sent by email addressed to the Talent Engagement and Development Manager, Lwala Community Alliance at recruitement@lwalacommunityalliance.org by February 20, 2022.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Lwala is an equal opportunity employer. Beware of fraudsters, Lwala does not require applicants to make any payments during the recruitment process.- https://lwala.org/2022/02/11/ultrasonographer/

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