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Radiographer

IOMAccra, Ghana
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:26 Jul 2026Job ID:21989Posted on:13 Jul 2026
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Overview

The radiographer produces and quality-assures chest X-ray images for IOM health assessments, applying radiographic standards, radiation-protection procedures and digital imaging workflows for migrants and refugees.

Department: Radiology Unit

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French

Job Functions

  1. Healthcare and Medical Services
  2. Operations and General Management

Minimum Experience

3 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Take quality chest X-ray images in line with IOM and international radiographic standards
  • Explain X-ray procedures, prepare equipment and rooms, verify identity and label images correctly
  • Apply radiographic techniques and radiation protection procedures during examinations
  • Process digital images, review image quality and report urgent information to medical staff
  • Support quality assurance in the Radiology Unit and train staff involved in chest X-ray taking
  • Maintain radiation safety for applicants, staff and the public
  • Check X-ray equipment performance and coordinate maintenance or repair when needed
  • Optimise radiology workflow, procedures, identification and data-entry quality
  • Prepare worklists, barcodes, statistics and operational records
  • Coordinate chest X-ray reading workflow with radiologists and teleradiology centres

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in radiologic technology from an accredited academic institution
  • Valid licence to practise radiography, if applicable
  • Three years of working experience in radiography, especially chest X-ray
  • Knowledge and experience of radiographic techniques, radiographic procedures, radiologic safety and quality management processes
  • Knowledge of digital machines, radiology information systems and picture archiving and communication systems
  • Good written and spoken English communication skills

Skills

RadiographyChest X-Ray ImagingRadiation ProtectionImage Quality ReviewRadiology Quality AssuranceInfection ControlApplicant IdentificationRadiographic CounsellingOperational Reporting

Tools

CRDRPACSE-MedicalMicrosoft Excel

Additional info

  • On-call role
  • Offer is subject to funding confirmation and required medical, residency, visa and security clearances