Chief Radiographer

Nkhoma Mission Hospital

CCAP Nkhoma Synod Health Department invites applications from suitably qualified and well experienced applicants for the positions of Senior Laboratory Technologist (Grade H) and Chief Radiographer (Grade I) tenable at Nkhoma CCAP Hospital. The Senior Laboratory Technologist position is offered on contract basis, it is a three year (36 months) employment contract subject to renewal based on overall efficiency, conduct and diligence with which the employee is discharging his/her duties as well as the overall performance. While Chief Radiographer position is offered on permanent basis.

CHIEF RADIOGRAPHER – GRADE I

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Planning, implementing and reviewing of operations of radiography department.
  2. Performing general and special radiography examinations including Ultrasonography-
  3. Monitoring all work performed in the Radiology department to determine that the reliable data is being generated and documented
  4. Providing on the job training to the students.
  5. Liaising with other heads of sections on radiology related matters.
  6. Providing leadership and management of the medical radiology department.
  7. Being involved in selecting and appointment of staff for the department.
  8. Evaluating and monitoring quality of radiographs (x-rays, USS etc.).
  9. Ensuring proper inventory management of supplies, and Radiology areas remain stocked with needed supplies (involved in budgeting and ordering).
  10. Responding to customer inquiries about radiography examinations results and adhering to customer service standards of Hospital and Department.
  11. Participating in in-service education programs, and attending morning handovers
  12. Participating in the preparation of all inspections by accrediting agencies.
  13. Maintaining confidentiality of patients, families and staff.
  14. Preparing and consolidating all data from all the Radiology sections and submit to the Director of Clinical Services within the deadline on monthly basis.
  15. Providing educational programs for the medical and Radiology staff and participating in other educational programs of the institution like training/orientation of new employees, residents, and students.
  16. Preparing staff roster for the department and being on radiology call
  17. Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

A. Skills and Personal Qualities

  1. Leadership skills: being a trusted and stable mentor for the team, focusing on professional growth and team development.
  2. Excellent communicator and negotiator with external partners and internal stakeholders.
  3. Analytical mind-set with great problem-solving abilities and outstanding knowledge of Quality Improvement.
  4. Critical thinking and complex problem solving
  5. High degree of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidential information.
  6. Ability to adhere to good Radiology working practice even when challenged with resources.
  7. Strong work ethics, positive learning attitude, innovative, willingness to work close with supervisor.
  8. Willingness to accept additional responsibilities and to work in a team.
  9. Good interpersonal skills

B. Education requirements

  1. Applicants should have a minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiology.
  2. Applicants must have vast experience in ultrasonography.
  3. Applicants with additional ultrasonography training certified have an advantage.
  4. Applicants must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.
  5. Applicants should have at least seven years’ demonstrated work experience in a Hospital Radiology environment.

Note: All applicants should be conversant with the teachings and traditions of CCAP Nkhoma Synod.

Applications must be submitted together with the certified copies of certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include names and detailed contacts of at least three traceable referees and applicant’s current working phone numbers. These should be sent to the following address by close of business on 24th October, 2025.

The Human Resource Manager,
Nkhoma Mission Hospital,
P.O Box 48,
Nkhoma.

Alternatively, applications may also be sent to the following email address: hrnkhomahospital@gmail.com