Description

Position Title: Radiologist

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Location: Maseru, Lesotho

Position overview:

The Radiologist will review patient’s x-ray and CT scan/MRI images and provide interpretation of images in a timely manner. The candidate will also perform ultrasound scans for diagnosis or monitoring purposes and will build capacity of frontline health care providers on use of ultrasound and x-ray interpretation. The radiologist will work closely with the PIHL and MOH clinical teams and will report directly to the PIH Lesotho Chief Medical Officer

Specific Responsibilities:

• Review chest x-ray images, CT Scan/MRI images of patients from PIH supported facilities in rural areas and MDR TB hospital and provide interpretation of images to support disease management
• Perform Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to patients as requested by PIH or MOH clinicians
• Review ultrasound images remotely and give feedback to frontline clinicians
• Support the MOH hospitals on patients’ x ray or CT scan/MRI scan reading on request
• Train and mentor PIH Lesotho physicians and nurses on basic x-ray interpretation
• Advise PIH Lesotho and MOH on new medical technologies to procure in order to improve quality of patients’ care
• Support the MOH in developing or updating clinical guidelines, protocols and SOPs related to radiology
• Training for US-guided procedures like central line insertion/ US guided deep abscess drainage/ US guided biopsies,
• Planning for a radiology training pathway after/during internship for doctors

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor with specialty in radiology and sonography
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in working in the field of global health preferred
• Experience in use of telemedicine systems
• Being sensitive to patients’ needs and ability to prioritize emergencies
• Proven ability to build relationships with a range of clinical and non-clinical teams and drive positive impact on patients
• Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Ability to work with humility and achieve results
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications
• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country.
• Interest in social justice strongly desirable
• Ability to live full-time in Lesotho required

Organizational Profile:

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and the United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

Commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At Partners in Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners in Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners in Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.