Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

About Organisation:

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, commonly referred to as Lacor Hospital, is a hospital in Gulu District, Northern Uganda. It was founded by Comboni Missionaries and is administered and managed by Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu.

Job Summary:   A Radiographer is a Medical Personnel trained in carrying out radiographic imaging for diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaising with ward in charges in the preparation of patients for radiographic investigation and treatment
• Ensuring that patients are protected from radiation and radioactive materials while in the radiology unit
• Carrying out triage ensuring that patients in urgent need of assistance are given priority
• Carrying out radiographic imaging and submitting the reports to clinicians
• Referring cases needing specialised imaging to others senior to him/her in the profession
• Ensuring that equipment is secure, functional and are well maintained
• Ensuring that processed films conform to set standards
• Requisitioning for supplies necessary for radiological activities
• Participating in CPDs at both departmental and hospital level
• Teaching of students and junior staff whenever necessary
• Participating in research whenever required to
• Compiling and submitting relevant periodic reports as may be required
• Adhering to professional Code of conduct at all times in the execution of his/her duties
• Any other duty that may be assigned by accredited supervisors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Medical Radiography from a recognised institution or its equivalent
• He/she should be fully registered with the Allied Professionals’ Body.

Interested individuals should write to the following address:
Personnel Office,
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor,
P.O. Box 180,
Gulu, Uganda.

Or by  email to: personnel.office@lacorhospital.org