Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:

X-Ray Technician (Community- and Facility-based TB)

Work Location:

Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Clinical

Report to:

Radiology manager

Requisition Number:

4800

Line Management

No

The X-RAY technician/Radiographer will provide radiological services for the one-year community- and facility-based TB screening project. Through close collaboration with key teams (i.e., clinical, community-based program (CBP), monitoring and evaluation (M&E)), the Radiographer/X-Ray Technician will help ensure the success of the project by collaborating with cross-team, and project activities in addition to providing high-quality radiological services that align with the Project Team’s needs including partnership compliance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform high standard radiographic duties as required, and familiar with all protocols associated with each area of work.
• Maintain privacy, Dignity of patients and abide by the data protection act at all times whilst performing examinations.
• Prioritize patient’s examination according to the individual needs.
• Ensure knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Support and motivate other workers, clerical staff.
• Ensure the wellbeing of all patients referred to radiology through adherence of local and national policies on health and safety, infection control and radiation protection.
• Communicate effectively and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders at all times.
• Ensuring best practice and minimizing dose to staff, patient’s their carers and relatives.
• Check equipment faults and report to manufacturer or estates and coordinate service or repair.

• Be willing to go on out-reach program and be familiar with usage of digital mobile x-ray machine and accessories

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Certificate or Training in radiology.
• 2-3 years’ work experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to collaborate closely with a diverse team
• Proven ability to exercise good judgement, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internally and externally
• Ability to travel within the district and spend nights in the field.

• Passion for global health and social justice strongly desired

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

Misconduct Disclosure

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026.