• Application Deadline: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head Diagnostics


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification PhD/Fellowship


• Experience 5 years


• Location Edo


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Location: Benin, Edo

Job Description

• The Head of Diagnostic Services provides leadership and directs the training, development and supervision of laboratory personnel, and plans and schedules the activities of the centre.


• Assumes responsibility for the proper application of policies and procedures, and operates the centre on a cost-effective basis.


• Accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all services provided by the centre under his/her supervision.


• Ensure compliance of all policies and procedures of the centre.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Team Coordination:

• Coordinate various aspects of the laboratory services and ensure that the vision and mission of the Diagnostic Centre conform to standards set up by the Board of Directors.


• Apportion duties to all laboratory staff.


• Liaise with national and international organizations and specialists in laboratory science to ensure quality of services meet international standards.


• Foster good inter-departmental coordination to ensure prompt delivery of services.


• Maintain current records of maintenance requirements of all equipment to avoid unforeseen breakdowns.


• Ensure appropriate relationship between the hospital and the Diagnostics Centre


• Oversee staff discipline and cleanliness of the laboratory premises.


• Regularly present progress reports to the Board of Directors

Patient Diagnosis and Care:

• Exercise judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during and following procedures


• Evaluate and maintain a quality control program to ensure instrumentation credibility and reliability


• Utilize techniques and education that will minimize radiation exposure to patients and health care personnel


• Operate diagnostic medical equipment such as x-ray machines, MRI scanners and others


• Interpret images and results


• Occasionally monitor imaging sessions run by radiologists and technicians


• Consult with other clinical staff about appropriate imaging pathways as well as the discussion of the results of examination already performed


• Clinical management of the Diagnostic Centre to maintain a high quality radiology service


• Report on images acquired by others as in the case with most computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and plain film work


• Any other responsibilities that may be delegated to him by the Board of Directors.

Job Dimensions

Financial Responsibility:

• Participate in budget development with overall responsibility of the Centre’s budget


• Approve expenses and authorize payment

Working Conditions:

• Works predominantly within a comfortable office environment.


• Travel as required by the role.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications:

• MBBS.


• Radiology fellowship is required.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies:

• License to practice medicine from the Nigerian Medical and Dental Association (MDCN license).

Work Experience required:

• Minimum of five (5) years experience practicing as a radiologist in a reputable hospital or diagnostic centre. Experience in interventional radiology will be an added advantage.


• Experience in radiology with expertise in imaging – obtaining and interpreting medical images obtained by using x-rays (radiographs, CT, fluoroscopy) or radioactive substances (nuclear medicine) or by other means such as sound waves (ultrasound) or the body's natural magnetism (MRI).

Functional Skills:

• Possess the technical skills to ensure technicians and medical laboratory scientists are meeting quality assurance standards.

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to manage a team


• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the highest level of confidentiality.

Additional Information:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work expected of this role and being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job.


• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Salary

N800,000 - N1,000,000 monthly