Urban Health Initiative
The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes
of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and
other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health
services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is
implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Position Overview
X-ray technician for the CAD4TB Sites will be based in the CAD4TB site in Sheydaee Hospital
and will work in a team to implement integrated whole team, on-site mentoring to improve the
quality of care especially the CAD4TB system and strengthen delivery of health services in
assigned health facility.

Responsibilities
• Verifying presumptive TB patients' identity and reviewing physicians’ orders before beginning xray
procedures.
• Explaining the X-ray procedures to presumptive TB patients and answering their questions
accordingly
• Maintaining accurate and reliable patient record and registration who are referring from
OPDs
• Ensuring that the X-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures
• Run the soft image of chest X-ray films into the CAD4TB system
• Share the result of CAD4TB with the related OPDs and other referral centers
• Keep the soft and hard copy of the CAD4TB results
• Daily monitoring and organization of X-ray examinations
• Support the management and control of X-ray material and maintenance with other X-ray
technicians
• Compliance with standard radiation safety precautions in the X-ray room
• Timely communication with the referral centers to ensure the CAD4TB result is received
• Coordination with OPD and DOTS room to ensure the CAD4TB result is received and
follow-up GeneXpert testing is done for the patients

Timely coordination and report any technical issues of the CAD4TB system to the IT and
Biomedical engineers of the UHI project
• Ensuring that the x-ray equipment is regularly serviced and in good working order.
• Any other task assigned by the project and direct supervisor

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in radiologic technology, radiology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working as an X-ray technician.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Diploma from a certified medical institute as an X-ray technician
• Experience in using artificial intelligence tools for diagnosis
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook
Explorer, Power Point) is advantageous

Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered . The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!

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