Call for Applications

Reference Code: CFA – 02/2023

Position Title: Radiology Assistant

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Type of Appointment: Ungraded, on-call

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 10 February 2023

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.

Context: 

Under the administrative guidance from Chief Migration Health Officer and overall technical supervision for National Radiologist and direct supervision from the Head Radiographer, the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities: 

1. Photo identification check of immigrants and refugees including name, age and sex to prevent substitution during medical screening process and during X-ray taking and do X-ray related counselling. 
2. Prepare the daily X-ray wordlist, does correct filling of client’s bio-data on x-ray reporting template for all CXR cases. 
3. Carry out X-ray imaging of migrants and refugee as requested by the physician or radiologist in accordance with the IOM standards.
4. Communicate with the radiologist to notify when CXR is done and sent to the server. 
5. Download the report from the server, filing of the reports, and deliver report to the doctors. 
6. Perform clerical duties and ensure proper record keeping.
7. For Australia cases, upload the image to e-medical website, timely & properly. 
8. Burning of CD for the CXRs images of refugees. Coordinate with the staff in MHD and outside when necessary. 
9. Properly use UKTB global websites for CXRs under UKTB program.
10. Implement safety procedures in the radiology unit in accordance with the radiation rules and regulations. 
11. Collect, sort and collate medical forms and specialists’ reports for mail out.
12. Keep inventory of consumables, timely notify National Migration Panel Physician of the necessary purchases.
13. Liaise with the technical service providers inside and outside of IOM regarding maintenance and repair of the equipment. Ensure that the maintenance is performed according to a schedule. 
14. Preparing necessary statistics and reporting. 
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• B.Sc. in Radiology from an accredited Institute with two years of professional work experience. Or
• Completed High School Degree in Radiography with four years’ work experience in related field.

Experience

Experience of working in radiology unit.

Computer Literacy required. MS Office suite (word, Excel, Access)

Skills 

• Attention to detail and ability to organize.
• Teamwork oriented with capacity to work independently.

Languages

Fluency in English, Nepali is required. 

Required Competencies

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 action 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 requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, CFA number and CV with three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu or email to [email protected] by 10 February 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.