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X-ray Imaging Services:

• Administer TB screening tool in line with current Ministry of Health guidance.

• Prepare eligible individuals for X-ray procedures: explaining, positioning, and providing clarification to individual’s queries.

• Perform X-ray procedures for the eligible individuals, ensuring high-quality X-ray images and proper exposure techniques to aid clinical diagnosis.

• Communicate intricacies of AI platform with the clinical team, patients and communities.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with clinical, laboratory, and community teams to plan and deliver quality and timely radiography services to targeted communities and individuals.

• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely interpretation of radiographs and accurate documentation of results.

• Proactively support troubleshooting processes to ensure minimal interruption of X-ray service provision.

Maintenance and Safety:

• Ensure that all X-ray equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functional.

• Adhere to radiation safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure.

• Maintain strict infection control measures in line with TB prevention protocols.

• Ensure safety of property both project and Ministry of Health assigned to you, at station and in the field.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Ensure LabXpert utilization and timely provision of feedback for non-functionality

• Support synchronization of data from the data collection mobile applications unto the main server in a timely manner

• Record and store digital images accurately in the project’s data management system.

• Assist in collecting and managing radiological data for reporting to the project management and key stakeholders.

• Perform data entry on a variety of electronic platforms to a high standard of quality.

• Provide regular updates on the number of X-rays performed, diagnoses made, and any equipment-related issues.

• Collaborate with the project MEL team to monitor X-ray screening cascades in line with currently national guidelines.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Provide on-the-job training for healthcare workers on the basics of operating digital and portable X-ray equipment as needed.

• Assist in the development and dissemination of current TB screening algorithms, protocols and procedures for using radiography services in outreaches and facility-based settings.

• Conduct basic quality assurance procedures for X-ray services.

Community Engagement:

• Support community sensitization efforts by explaining the role of X-ray services in TB detection to patients and community members.

• Ensure the smooth integration of X-ray services with other community outreach efforts, such as TB screening, counseling, referrals and follow up.