Careers at St. Francis Community Hospital

Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2024/108

• The Radiographer/ Sonographer will work with other staff in the clinical department to maintain an excellent patient care and smooth running of the hospital Radiography department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing radiological procedures by operating complex medical instruments such as CT scanners, X-ray, ultrasound, and several other imaging devices.
• Producing images of high diagnostic quality.
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging services in Theatres.
• Safeguarding all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
• Safeguarding hospital equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.
• Effective use of picture archiving and radiological information systems among other duties.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors in Diagnostic Radiography
• Diploma (Higher Diploma in Ultrasound) in Medical Imaging Sciences from recognized and registered Medical Institution.
• Must be a registered member of Radiation Protection Board.
• Two (2) years work experience.
• Computer literate.
• Good clinical skills and judgment.
• Good Interpersonal skills.

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Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2024/109
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Provide information and advice to patients regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, inventories, control records for narcotics, or controlled drugs.
• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or oversee these activities.
• Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly

QUALIFICATION / SKILLS

• Must be a holder of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a reputable institution.
• The applicant MUST HAVE 2 years experience working in a hospital or a busy health facility.
• Excellent use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and etiquette.
• Customer focused and always willing to go the extra mile.
• Pharmacy & Poisons Board certification is MANDATORY.