Call for Applications

Call for Applications

Reference Code: CFA – 07/2022

Position Title: Radiology Aid

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Type of Appointment: Ungraded, on-call

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 12 April 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct supervision of the Head Nurse, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) and UN Clinic in Kathmandu, Nepal

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist all clients attending MHAC for a client friendly service in the Radiology department.

2. To guide clients to relevant department as required. For e.g. Panel physician, nurses, lab etc.

3. Coordinate with Radiographer and take guidance in terms of maintaining the serial.

4. Communicates clearly with the client about the message from the radiology control room, maintains serial/queue.

5. To be present as chaperon for female clients whenever required and asked by Radiographer.

6. Assist all clients in changing dress and asking them to keep valuables and belongings safely.

7. Demonstrate the deep breathing required for taking Chest X Ray. 

8. Assist to call the client for additional views. 

9. Support regular clinic work in absence of other support staffs.

10. Report any fraud attempt or misrepresentation to the radiographer immediately. 

11. Perform other related tasks as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Higher Secondary Certificate/Community medical Assistant or equivalent from accredited Institute with relevant experience in health sector. 

Experience

• Cross cultural experience.
• Teamwork oriented with capacity to work independently. 
• Flexible to work under pressure and willingness for long hours duty.
• Experience in dealing with clients/patients will be an added advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English, Nepali is required.

Required Competencies

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
• responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Only Nepali Nationals will be considered for this position.

How to apply:

Interested Candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, CFA number and CV with three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 12 April 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

Posting period:

From 06.04.2022 to 12.04.2022