The Radiography Technician is responsible for providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services, including ultrasound scanning, to support accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The role requires strict adherence to patient safety, radiation protection principles, and professional standards of practice.

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Duration: Two (2) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance review.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Department, the following are the key responsibilities of the Hospital Radiographer:

• Perform diagnostic radiography including X-ray and be able to carry out ultrasound scanning.
• Accurately record patient data, imaging details, and ultrasound procedures in hospital information systems.
• Independently conduct ultrasound examinations, ensuring accurate image acquisition and preliminary observations where required by protocol.
• Ensure correct patient identification, positioning, and preparation prior to all imaging procedures.
• Produce diagnostically acceptable images in line with established clinical protocols.
• Assist clinicians during specialised and interventional procedures.
• Clearly explain imaging and ultrasound procedures to patients and obtain informed cooperation.
• Apply radiation protection principles and non-ionising safety standards for ultrasound practice.
• Operate and perform routine quality assurance checks on imaging and ultrasound equipment.
• Identify and report equipment faults promptly in accordance with hospital policy.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, control, and equipment safety standards.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and archiving of images.
• Maintain records in line with legal, ethical, and institutional requirements.
• Assist clinicians during specialised and interventional procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Formal training and demonstrated competence in ultrasound scanning.
• Registration with the Medical Council of Malawi.
• Valid practising licence.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Willing to work under close supervision.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in a hospital or diagnostic imaging setting.
• Those with sound knowledge in sonography will have an added advantage.

• Perform diagnostic radiography including X-ray and be able to carry out ultrasound scanning.
• Accurately record patient data, imaging details, and ultrasound procedures in hospital information systems.
• Independently conduct ultrasound examinations, ensuring accurate image acquisition and preliminary observations where required by protocol.
• Ensure correct patient identification, positioning, and preparation prior to all imaging procedures.
• Produce diagnostically acceptable images in line with established clinical protocols.
• Assist clinicians during specialised and interventional procedures.
• Clearly explain imaging and ultrasound procedures to patients and obtain informed cooperation.
• Apply radiation protection principles and non-ionising safety standards for ultrasound practice.
• Operate and perform routine quality assurance checks on imaging and ultrasound equipment.
• Identify and report equipment faults promptly in accordance with hospital policy.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, control, and equipment safety standards.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and archiving of images.
• Maintain records in line with legal, ethical, and institutional requirements.
• Assist clinicians during specialised and interventional procedures.

• Ultrasound scanning
• Diagnostic radiography
• Radiation protection principles
• Infection prevention and control
• Equipment quality assurance
• Record keeping

• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• Formal training and demonstrated competence in ultrasound scanning
• Registration with the Medical Council of Malawi
• Valid practising licence