Job Description

Lead Radiographer

Location: Utako Phase 2, Abuja
Industry: Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 5 – 7 Years
Salary: ₦600,000 – ₦800,000 Monthly

The Lead Radiographer will provide clinical, operational, and professional leadership for all radiography services within the diagnostic centre. This role combines hands-on imaging responsibilities with team leadership and quality assurance oversight, ensuring that all radiography services meet the highest standards of patient care, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency

The successful candidate will also serve as the Quality Assurance (QA) lead for radiography services, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to best practices across all imaging procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

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  Perform high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures (CT, X-ray, and related modalities)
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  Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles
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  Optimise image quality while minimizing patient radiation dose
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  Support contrast administration where applicable
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  Ensure excellent patient care, positioning, and communication

2. Leadership & Management

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  Supervise, coordinate, and support all radiography staff
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  Develop and manage duty rosters, workflow, and shift schedules
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  Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous staff development
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  Act as a mentor and clinical role model to junior radiographers
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  Escalate clinical, operational, or patient safety concerns to management

3. Quality Assurance, Governance & Compliance

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  Lead quality assurance (QA) processes across all radiography services
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  Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority regulations and standards
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  Maintain radiation safety records, QA logs, and staff training documentation
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  Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and local rules
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  Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits
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  Monitor imaging quality and enforce continuous improvement standards

4. Equipment & IT Systems Management

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  Oversee the safe and efficient use of CT and X-ray equipment
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  Liaise with equipment vendors and service engineers for maintenance and upgrades
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  Ensure optimal utilization of RIS/PACS systems for imaging workflows
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  Report and escalate equipment faults or downtime promptly

Essential Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Radiography (B.Rad) or equivalent
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  Valid registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria
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  Minimum of 5 – 7 years post-qualification experience
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  Strong hands-on experience in CT and general X-ray imaging
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  Prior supervisory or leadership experience
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  Sound knowledge of NNRA regulations and radiation safety standards

Desirable Requirements

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  Experience in a private diagnostic centre
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  Experience preparing for regulatory inspections
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  Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Core Competencies

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  Clinical excellence and attention to detail
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  Strong leadership and team management skills
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  Quality assurance and compliance orientation
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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  Problem-solving and decision-making ability
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  High level of professionalism and accountability

What We Offer

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  Competitive salary package within industry standards
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  Leadership role in a growing diagnostic centre
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  Opportunity to shape quality and clinical standards
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  Professional development and career growth

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: Lead Radiographer – Abuja