About Economic Commission for Africa

Economic Commission for Africais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic Commission for Africa’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Ethiopia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Radiology Technician
• Grade:CON
• Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department:Economic Commission for Africa
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: First Degree in Radiography/Radiologic Technology is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the field of Radiography is required.
• Academic Qualifications: For a Diploma in Radiography, a minimum of 10 years practical work experience is required in Radiography..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the job advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage..

Skills

• Reviews Requests for X-Rays, Mammography, Ultrasound and Radiological Consultation of Images produced elsewhere.
• Prepares and orient clients for their examination by explaining the nature of the examination as briefly as possible.
• Performs X-Ray examination as per the request based on local and international standards
• Orients clients on the next steps and give after care following all radiological examinations
• Processes images to acceptable diagnostic quality
• Communicates with consultant radiologists for proper diagnostic reporting
• Communicates with the requesting physicians as necessary
• Assists the consultant radiologist in radiological procedures by availing the space comfortably, co-working on the equipment, identifying entering/retrieving client data and archiving reports properly.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety of the radiology unit
• Assisting and technically supporting other specialists whenever they perform radiological examinations as a quick reference during emergencies
• Keeps electronic and hard copy record of images and reports in a confidential manner
• Communicates results on hard and/or soft copies to clients based on their demand

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply