Job Description

General Position Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for screening TB patients during the screening camps held at assigned districts in the mobile screening van as per the Operational Guidelines. The incumbent will be the in-charge of the mobile screening van. The overall job responsibility is to screen all the patients through chest x-ray coming to the mobile screening camps.  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 mobile screening camp and submitting it to the Supervisor. With the support of the Supervisor, the incumbent will provide administrative, management, and technical support to the team of mobile screening van. The incumbent will maintain a positive working relationship within the team and with the district health authorities of project districts.

Essential Job Functions:

The incumbent will be:

• Full time present at the mobile-screening camp to provide X-rays services to the beneficiaries visited the camp


•  Working 6 days a week and will be moving from one district to another to conduct the screening camps to reach out to the missing TB cases


• Responsible for coordinating with the field teams and will ensure that the X-rays screening camps will be conducted as per the shared plan


• Explain the procedure to the patient and take the verbal consent of the patient before starting the procedure.


• Allow one patient inside the x-ray room during the procedure. In the case of a female patient, allow one attendant to be present at the time of the x-ray.

• At the start of the procedure, enter the patient demographics on MIT Register by using a referral slip


• Prepare the patient for the screening procedure and 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.


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


• At the end of the procedure, guides the patient to go to the doctor for further assessment


• Maintain the MIT register during camp to record the details of all patients who undergo the X-rays 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.


• Ensure personal and staff safety through proper use of Personal protective equipment.

• Responsible to wear dosimeter at all time during chest camp as per PNRA recommendations, and after the camp will place it on a safe place and away from the X-ray room.

• Compile the data of the daily x-rays performed and present a report to the Supervisor at the end of each camp.


• Ensure that the District Field Supervisor has collected sputum samples of all patients who have abnormal X-rays scores

• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of the 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 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 to the  PINSTECH for radiation assessment


• Supervisor of the mobile van and responsible for all the activities of the Mobile van


• Perform other required tasks assigned by the supervisor

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

·              Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work

·              Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members

·              Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Accountability

Accountable for following the MC Information & Communication Technology policy, Code of conduct and MC Conflict of interest policy. 

Reports Directly To: Coordinator -ACF

Works Directly With: In close coordination with the Program Officers ACF, Regional Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Technician, and the District Field Supervisor.   

Knowledge and Experience

Candidates with a Diploma / F. Sc. in medical Imaging technology from a recognized institute with 3 years post diploma experience or bachelor’s degree in MIT with 1 year post degree experience.

Experience working in the TB screening mobile Van will be an asset. Fluency in English, Urdu and local languages.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline

(integrityhotline@mercycorps.org)

Success Factors

Excellent communication skills and prioritization skills will be extremely useful for this position. Ability to work under pressures, follow timelines, and prioritize tasks accordingly. Ability to communicate well within the team and with other departments. Ability to work with remote and diverse teams.

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.


• Preference will be given to local candidates.

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

How to Apply: click the below link to apply for this job online; https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1024MERCY/JobBoard/6d4e8597-fa4e-4ef2-9c2c-5e0602922407/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9727c14b-4b86-40f1-b7e3-0fc57cb2c943