South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA)
San Fernando
Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" "times="" roman";mso-ansi-language:en-us"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">JOB SUMMARY</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" "times="" roman";mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">&nbsp;</span></b></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">NATURE &amp; SCOPE</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-bidi-font-weight:="" bold"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">The Regional Manager, Radiology Services will be responsible for Radiography and Ultrasound Services throughout the South-West Regional Health Authority. The officer will be responsible for the supervision of staff and have direct responsibility for all Diagnostic Imaging equipment to include General and Digital X-Ray, Mobile, X-Ray, C-Arm, CT Scanner Mammography and Ultrasound equipment.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" roman",serif;="" mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-bidi-font-weight:="" bold"="">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-bidi-font-weight:="" bold"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">The officer will be responsible for demonstrating new techniques, equipment and procedures to staff; and to ensure that radiation safety measures are implemented in accordance with local and international safety requirements.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" roman",serif;="" mso-fareast-font-family:"times="" roman";mso-ansi-language:en-gb"="">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" roman",serif;="" mso-fareast-font-family:"times="" roman";mso-ansi-language:en-gb"="">The Authority reserves the right to assign the officer to any Facility under its management.</span><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" "times="" roman""=""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" "times="" roman";mso-ansi-language:en-us"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">THE CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><br></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Plans, directs and co-ordinates the administrative activities of Radiography and Ultrasound Services within the South-West Regional Health Authority to ensure efficient patient service delivery and achieve organizational goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Conducts studies and implements changes in consultation with Radiographers to optimise the internal operations of the Radiology Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Advises staff and supervisors on administrative requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Responsible for overseeing the operations of imaging equipment such as General X-ray machines, Digital Fluoroscopy, CT (computerised tomography) scanner, Mobile X-Ray, Mobile C-Arm, Ultrasound and all support equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Implements and monitors radiation safety measures to ensure the safety of patients and staff in compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Conducts Performance Evaluations and makes recommendations for promotions for Radiographers, Sonographers and support staff within the Radiography Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Makes recommendations on the operating budget of Radiology Services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Conducts specified classes and provides training material to assist in training programmes for staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Directs and co-ordinates personnel activities of the Radiology Services at all Facilities within the South-West Regional Health Authority.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Recommends cost saving methods and supply changes to ensure maximum economic efficiency in the Regions Radiology Services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Interprets, prepares and distributes statistical data regarding Radiography and Ultrasound Services within the Region to include equipment utilisation and maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Participates in teaching, educational, research and quality improvement of Radiography programmes/activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Prepares proposals for equipment or positions, for Radiography Services and participates in employment interviews.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Works closely with the Radiologists to ensure timely patient reporting and service delivery.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Within the limits of product availability, ensure an adequate and timely stock/supply of consumables essential for the Radiology Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Performs other related duties as may be required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Ability to perform duties according to assigned rosters or plans that can be formulated in times of authorized service exigencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.95pt"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Ability to use the relevant computer applications related to job functions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key Competencies
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" "times="" roman";mso-ansi-language:en-us"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><br></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">BSc in Radiography or Diploma in Radiography</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Ten (10) years working experience in the field; five (5) of which must be in a Supervisory/Managerial level.</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">The incumbent must have recognised training and experience in all sub-specialities.</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Current Registration with the Radiology Board</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Certificate in Management is compulsory.</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>