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RADIOGRAPHER X2 |
Zambart |
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Posted 2018-10-17 06:10:06
Zambart, formerly Zambia AIDS
Related Tuberculosis (ZAMBART) is a research-focussed non-governmental
organisation that conducts research on HIV and Tuberculosis to help control and
mitigate the impact of the dual epidemic. Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary
team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social
science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research,
health policy analysis, health economics, health communication and counselling.
Trial Summary
The Tuberculosis Reduction
Through Expanded Antiretroviral Treatment and Screening (TREATS) Project will
evaluate the effect of a combined TB/HIV prevention intervention implanted in
the PopART trial to address the question of whether population level screening
for tuberculosis, combined with universal testing and treatment (UTT) for HIV
can significantly reduce the prevalence of TB and “ End TBâ€.
The overall aim of this project
is to measure the impact of a combined TB/HIV intervention of population level
screening for TB, combined with universal testing and treatment (UTT) for HIV,
delivered over 4 years, on prevalence of TB disease.
To support our wide range of
research activities, we are looking for candidates to fill the following
positions:
Radiographer (2 Positions)-
[Mobile –X ray]
Duration of Contract: Twelve (12) months.
Location: The candidates will work for a period of three (3) months
in each of the following sites as part of a mobile field team:
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Site A (Southern zone): Chipata (
Lusaka) , Chawama (Lusaka),Dambwa (Livingstone), Shampande (Choma)
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Site B (Northern zone): Ngungu
(Kabwe),Ndeke ( Kitwe), Chipulukusu ( Ndola), and Chifubu (Ndola),
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Report to the site Team Leader
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Performs an equipment and
accessories’ check every morning (using available check list).
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Explain to the participants the
chest X-ray procedure and re-assure them of their safety.
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Perform the chest X-ray
procedure, using a mobile X-ray machine.
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Read the CAD4TB X-ray images and
interpret to the participant.
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Refer the participants to the
next station after Chest X-ray, depending on the results.
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Report timely, any malfunction of
equipment to the Team Leader.
Essential requirements
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Diploma in Radiology and minimum
of two (2) years of work experience.
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Operational planning experience.
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Computer literacy and
ability to use an electronic data capture device (tablet)
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Strong organizational and
management skills. Self-motivation and attention to details
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Excellent oral communication
skills
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Knowledge of the main local
languages in the area.
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Required to work away from home
over extended periods.
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Registered with HPCZ and have
current practicing license.
Added advantages
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Prepared to work in a busy and
challenging environment and flexible working hours
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Knowledge of the study
community and an understanding of the dynamics
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Previous research experience.
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Ability to work in a diverse
team.
Only applicants who meet the
criteria for the above positions should submit
their application letter, CV and certificates to jobs@zambart.org.zm,
stating in the reference which study site and position you are applying for
e.g. TREATS – Radiographer – Site A or B or by post or
The Human Resource Manager, Zambart House, Ridgeway Campus, Nationalist Road,
Opposite UTH, P.O. Box 50697, Lusaka, Zambia Closing Date:
The closing
date for the receipt of applications is Friday 23rd October,
2018.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.