Job Vacancy For Diagnostic Sonographer
Marie Stopes International Ghana
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Diagnostic Sonographer will be responsible for providing high quality core MSIG lab services in the assigned centre of excellence.
- The job holder will be based in Accra, Kokomlemle Centre and will report to the Centre Manager.
- Able to operate the ultrasound equipment with proficiency to perform basic ultrasound (2D and doppler) of obstetric and gynaecological, abdominal ultrasound and other indications (e.g. breast, prostate US, etc)
- Prepare patients for exams by informing them and obtaining informed consent
- Ensure the comfort, safety and privacy of the patients report, noticing differences between pathological and healthy areas
- Responsible for an adequate stock management, record keeping of consumables (e.g US gel) and manage records of all ultrasound activities
- Ensure adequate maintenance of the Ultrasound equipment, troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and/or order repairs as necessary
- Able to interact with government agencies, professional groups, and MSI staff to ensure the centre is in compliance with National and MSI standards
- Promote and maintain a welcoming, friendly, professional and efficient atmosphere towards all clients in the centre to ensure client satisfaction at all times
- Ensure formal communications with the various health partners are properly documented
- Make proper use of available information systems in MSI to facilitate service delivery & trainings
- Carry out any other lawful duties assigned by the regional manager
- Must have a recognised clinical qualification in Diagnostic Sonography
- Must be registered with a recognised local clinical professional body in Ghana and be of good standing
- Must have requisite experience to work with minimum supervision
- At least 3 years post-graduation experience in a Midwifery position
- Experience of working in Sexual and Reproductive health
- Be well versed in Ghana Health Service Clinical policies, protocols, and standards
- Must be computer literate
- Excellent provider-client interaction skills
- Work experience with Ghana Health Service and/or an INGO
- Articulate and analytical with attention to detail
- Knowledge of health delivery system in Ghana
- Must be multi-skilled and able to work with minimum supervision
- Sympathetic to women and men seeking family planning and reproductive health services
- Be able to work on own initiative and at longer periods
- Customer focused with good interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels government, donor and community
- Passionate about maternal health and the vulnerable
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