LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (LSMOH)/GRANT MANAGEMENT UNIT (GMU) IS RECRUITING FOR RADIOGRAPHER AND DATA OFFICER RECRUITMENTS

RADIOGRAPHER RECRUITMENT

Duties and Responsibilities

· To provide the service to all clients, including those who may be unwell or even uncooperative, in a firm and non-threatening manner.

· Obtain high-quality digital CXR images of the clients including the use of Computer-aided Detection for Tuberculosis (CAD4TB) and Picture Archiving Computer System (PACS) and ensure that best practices are always observed in the designated facility and/or X-Ray van.

· Ensure that all the CAD4TB images are reviewed by the appointed Radiologist, all patients with abnormal CXR are appropriately reviewed by the Radiologist and linked to care.

· Liaise with the Facility Management and LSMOH Field Team to ensure smooth workflow and maximum system efficiency throughout the Chest X-Ray screening activities.

· Ensure that there is no mishandling of equipment and accessories and that all start-up and shut down protocols are followed.

· Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report accordingly.

· Ensure all adequate safety measures are taken to avoid any undue radiation exposure.

· Ensure proper handling and use of X-Ray equipment and related software.

· Ensure that data (such as patient IDs, demographics, CAD scores, etc.) are entered correctly into the system daily.

· Provide daily/weekly/monthly stats to the M&E team (for verification purposes), including:

- Number of daily Chest X-Rays (CXR) done

- Number of abnormal CXRs as per CAD4TB Score

- Number of clinical cases of TB as per Radiologist’s report

- Number of other lung pathologies as per Radiologist’s report

· Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

· Support other staff members of the team when required.

· Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team that is target-driven and result orientated.

· Provide overall supervision and time management of all HR for the TB screening using chest x-rays and communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative, and ancillary staff of the facility (if facility-based).

· Perform other related duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Radiography (B. Rad)

· Must have completed mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corp program

· Current License of Practice by Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria

· Familiarity with the use of digital chest X-Ray equipment

· Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites

· Flexibility across a range of field and office-related tasks

· Good attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work well individually as well as in a team.

Accuracy and efficiency are prime qualities demanded by this profile. Besides, the applicants are expected to have good knowledge and experience of radiographic practices.

The deadline for the submission of the application is 5:00 pm on the 28th of September, 2023.

DATA OFFICER RECRUITMENTS

Overall Objective

The GMU Data Officer will work on the NGA-T-LSMOH Grant together with the State’s TB Program (STBLCP) to support the implementation of the TB Control program in the operationalizing of the TB X-Ray Vans and Machines across all GF supported sites to improve TB case notification in the state.

Reporting to: STBLCP/GMU

Duration of Contract: 3 months (October 2023 to December 2023 with the possibility of extension)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily entry of client’s details on the CAD (Computer-aided diagnosis) data management system for the Radiographer.
• Ensure timely and accurate daily entry of project data.
• Ensure accurate and efficient tracking of forms.
• Update daily data stats and registers.
• Ensure neat and accurate filling of data forms including collation of presumptive, those sent for sputum testing, and positive TB cases (both bacteriological and clinical).
• Resolve data queries raised with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain strict standards of patient confidentiality and access to patient-identifiable information.
• Print all abnormal x-rays and reports and give them to the relevant clinical/monitoring teams (on demand).
• Report any unusual events during the screening period.
• Carry out Data verification and Quality Assurance checks.
• Assist the Principal Recipient (PR – Lagos State TB Control Program) in generating reports to meet reporting deadlines for the Donor (Global Funds).
• Assist with other project related tasks if required.
• Support other staff members of the team when required
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team that is target-driven and result-orientated.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications
1. OND/HND/BSc in Health Information Management, Data Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other related discipline.
2. Minimum of two years work experience in data management in public health projects
3. Proficiency in Spreadsheet and Database Management
4. Experience with a non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.
5. Experience working with TB screening or other health screening programs
6. Flexibility across a range of field and office-related tasks
7. Knowledge of TB and HIV Disease Programs will be an added advantage
8. Good attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work well individually as well as in a team.
9. Experience in implementing Data Quality Audit in Health Programs
10. Experience in Data Governance and Compliance

The deadline for the submission of the application is 5:00 pm on the 28th of September, 2023.

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