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  • Posted: Jul 31, 2025
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  • Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 151 member states, a further 12 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the ben...
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    Consultant - Radiologic Technologist

    Project Context and Scope

    • Under the direct supervision of the Senior Radiologic Technologist and with the technical guidance from the IOM Teleradiology Centre and the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer or Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing screening X-ray of the refugees and immigrants in the IOM Health Assessment Programme
    • Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: IOM Migration Health Assessment Programme

    Responsibilities and Accountabilities

    • Take good quality chest X-ray images of migrants as requested by Physicians and/or Radiologist in accordance with IOM and international radiographic standards and resettlement countries technical instructions. Take the appropriate additional chest X-ray views using the standard procedures, when requested.
    • Explain the X-ray examination procedures to applicants and answer questions. Prepare equipment’s and examination rooms for use, perform proper ID checking, correct biodata entry to CR/DR machines and standard labelling of the radiographic images avoiding substitutions.
    • Apply proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection procedures during X-ray taking, including providing pelvic lead shielding for all, double wrap-around lead shielding for pregnant woman, positioning of applicants, collimation of X-ray beam, and use of proper X-ray exposure factors, and monitoring of applicants during the examinations.
    • Perform proper processing of digital images on CR/DR machine, review the image quality and repeat when the image quality is not acceptable. Report important/urgent information to Radiologists and/or Physician.
    • Contribute to maintaining consistently high-quality chest X-rays in the Radiology Unit through proper utilization of radiographic techniques, checking and correcting technical quality of the images, adherence to technical requirements of resettlement countries and training of staff involved in chest X-ray taking. Take the role of quality assurance focal person for the X-ray Unit, as needed.
    • Participate in ensuring the overall radiation safety of the applicants, staff and the public by applying the standard radiation protection rules and regulations, regularly wearing personal radiation measurement badges, assisting the reading of the personal radiation monitoring badge, performing the duties of radiation protection focal person and communicating with the respective authorities, as needed.
    • Take part in the regular and timely quality assurance of the CR/DR X-ray machines through proper handling of machines and regular checking of equipment performance and reporting of issues immediately. 
    • Contact external and internal technical service providers regarding maintenance service and repair of the X-ray equipment as needed.
    • Contribute in optimizing the workflow in the Radiology Unit through applying regular quality control and improvement of the standard operating procedures including identification procedures and correctness of data entry to ensure quick, correct, and smooth X-ray processing and timely delivery of chest X-ray images and reports.
    • Prepare daily worklists, barcodes, check the identity of applicants, radiographic counselling, uploading digital Chest X-rays images to e-Medical website, and/or burning images on CDs.
    • Prepare statistical summary reports on operational activities of the Radiology Unit, document any other information and properly keep records as needed.
    • Communicate with the Radiologist and/or Teleradiology Centers for the reading of the chest X-rays, take the role of the Country Office’s focal person for coordinating the radiology chest X-ray reading workflow and provide the chest X-ray reports to the panel physicians as needed.
    • Contribute in implementing infection control measures and maintaining a tidy and neat work environment in the Radiology Unit.
    • Suggest additional measures to improve the quality, speed or safety of the radiological procedures as needed. 
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned

    Requirements
    Educational Qualification:

    • University Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience;

    Experience:

    • Working experience in radiography, especially Chest X-Ray, knowledge of  digital radiologymachine  required;
    • Up to date professional license/Board certificate as per the country’s requirement;
    • Good computer skill, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential;
    • Knowledge and experience in radiology information systems and Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) an advantage; and,
    • Experience in screening chest X-ray an advantage.

    Skills:

    • Proven ability to work unsupervised and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
    • Ability to work with tight deadlines
    • Knowledge of radiation and patient safety
    • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and customer service skills
    • Flexible, adaptable and be able to demonstrate a client-focused attitude to delivery of the highest standards of care
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

    Required Skills:

    • Health Screening (Assessments)

    Languages

    • Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the local language
    • IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
    • Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

    Travel required:

    • Not required

    Application Closing Date
    5th August, 2025

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