ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SMS/RMI/J 015
16/01/12
6
1 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Chief Radiographer
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
All aspects of the Radiodiagnostic & Medical
Imaging Department
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Medical Director
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the general management of the Radiodiagnostic & Medical Imaging
Department, for the organization of all Radiology staff, for the management of
Radiographic patient services and facilities, for equipment and for consumable.
Responsible for maintaining and implementing the departmental Policy and
Procedures together with assigned clinical duties.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Has a 24- hour responsibility for the Radiodiagnostic & Medical Imaging
Department.
2.2
Will organize and develop all aspects of Radiodiagnostic & Medical Imagting
services.
2.3
Schedules and supervises all X-ray staff.
2.4
Will organize and develop in-service training systems.
2.5
Is responsible for radiographic quality assurance and has a role as radiationsafety manager.
2.6
Prepares departmental statistics and various reports as required.
2.7
Coordinates departmental activities with those of other departments.
2.8
Participates in all appropriate and necessary meetings and committees.
2.9
Performs other appropriate tasks and duties that are assigned within the realm
of their knowledge, skills and abilities.
2.10
The applicant should be willing to cross-train in other Specialist areas of
radiographic imaging if necessary.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SMS/RMI/J 015
16/01/12
6
2 of 3
Chief Radiographer
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
HOURS OF WORK:
The post-holder will work 48 hours per week. This is usually 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays to Wednesdays (Inc.) and 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Thursdays. They are
also committed to on-call duties, when required, not within the normal working hours.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
4.2
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
4.1.1
National Diploma in Radiography or the equivalent.
4.1.2
Must have a current state registration.
4.1.3
A recognized post-graduate qualification professional diploma is
desirable but not essential.
4.1.4
Knowledge and experience in General Radiography is essential.
4.1.5
Knowledge and experience in other Specialist procedure is essential
e.g. Ultrasound, CT Scanning, Angiography or MRI.
4.1.6
A good working standard of spoken and written English is essential.
Personal Qualities:
4.2.1
The applicant must be able to demonstrate managerial and teamleadership qualities.
4.2.2
The applicant must be able to demonstrate problem, solving abilities.
4.2.3
The applicant will be calm, caring person, sensitive to the cultural
differences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other members of
staff.
4.2.4
The applicant must be able to liaise with clinicians on a professional
level and have a good interpersonal skill.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SMS/RMI/J 015
16/01/12
6
3 of 3
Chief Radiographer
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.3
5.0
4.2.5
The applicant will set and maintain professional standards and
attitudes.
4.2.6
The candidate will respect policies set at the levels of the Directorate,
the Hospital and the Company.
Experience:
4.3.1
15 years post-qualification experience is desirable.
4.3.2
Candidates will normally have held a management position for at least
5 years.
4.3.3
Candidates will have a wide practical experience in Radiological
Medical Imaging.
4.3.4
Candidates will have at least one Radiological Medical Specialty.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment. Remuneration
will be commensurate with the category indicated above.
N.B.
This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It
exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Chief of
Radiodiagnostic
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Dr. Ahmed Y. El Hadad
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date