About This Role
This role offers a unique chance to join a flagship initiative in Ethiopia’s healthcare transformation, where you will operate advanced diagnostic imaging equipment within a purpose-built specialty center. It suits a radiologic technologist who thrives on precision, patient interaction, and working with cutting-edge technology in a multidisciplinary team. As an early hire, you will contribute to establishing clinical workflows and quality standards from the outset, making this more than a routine scanning position.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The profile sought likely goes beyond basic technical competence—success will depend on your ability to adapt to new equipment, maintain rigorous safety protocols, and communicate clearly with both patients and referring physicians. The emphasis on “world-class” care indicates that the employer values not just certification, but also a professional demeanor, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning. Experience in a high-volume or accredited diagnostic setting would be a strong indicator of readiness.
How to Approach This Application
Focus your application on demonstrating your hands-on proficiency with modern imaging modalities, particularly if you have worked with digital radiography, CT, or MRI systems. Highlight any experience where you contributed to improving patient throughput or image quality, as these are priorities for a new center. Employers will also value examples of how you maintained composure during complex procedures or handled anxious patients with empathy—mention these explicitly in your cover letter.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a motivated junior technologist eager to grow with a pioneering healthcare network, and it is likely to attract strong local interest given the prestige of the venture. Expect moderate competition, but candidates who show initiative and a clear alignment with the center’s quality-focused mission will stand out.
Join Pharo Health — Building the Future of Specialized Healthcare in Africa
Pharo Health Ethiopia, a portfolio company of Pharo Ventures, is redefining the future of premium healthcare delivery in the Horn of Africa.
We are establishing a state-of-the-art specialty and diagnostic center in Addis Ababa designed to deliver world-class, patient-centered care through advanced medical technology, exceptional clinical talent, and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration.
As an early member of our specialist team, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape a modern healthcare institution from the ground up — one built on clinical excellence, innovation, compassion, and impact.
🌍 Our vision extends beyond a single facility. We aim to build a leading healthcare network that expands access to high-quality specialist care across Ethiopia and the wider region.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled, patient-focused, and detail-oriented Medical Radiology Technologist (MRT) to join our growing diagnostic imaging team.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, technology-enabled healthcare environment, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services that support accurate clinical decision-making and exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will perform imaging procedures, ensure the safe and efficient operation of radiology equipment, maintain quality and radiation safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement in diagnostic services.
We are looking for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with compassion, collaboration, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.
✨ If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping build one of the region's most ambitious healthcare organizations, we would love to hear from you.
Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Assessment and care planning
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical condition, and pain.
- Identify patient needs and prioritize care accordingly.
- Ensure all planned interventions are properly documented.
Clinical care and procedures
- Performs radiology procedures as per standard protocols.
- Assessing the diagnostic quality of the image.
- Transfers post processed images to PACS/DICOM. Burn to CD and Publish images.
- Assists radiologists during specific procedures.
- Works on any of the imaging modalities (X-ray, Fluoroscopy, CT-Scan, and MRI)
- Comply with all ETA and AAFDA requirements.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Identify complications or adverse reactions and take appropriate action with the team
- Ensure timely reporting and escalation of critical patient conditions.
- Daily check equipment listed on the inventory check list book.
- Performs daily quality control tests, and report incidents timely
- Use equipment in compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
Patient safety and Infection Prevention
- Maintain a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
- Ensure safe handling of equipment and biohazard materials.
- Promote patient safety by identifying and minimizing risks
- Advise diabetic patients who take metformin to hold taking it for 48 hours after intravenous contrast injection is given.
Communication and Documentation
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records.
- Provide clear handover reports during shift changes
- Communicate effectively with physicians, radiologists and other healthcare professionals
- Educate patients and families on the imaging procedure type, contrast, and post imaging care.
- Explain and inform all patients about procedures before scanning.
- Responds to patient and requesting clinician questions as required to resolve issues and maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
Teamwork and Professional Conduct
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and accountability.
- Maintain respectful and compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and decision-making.
- Attend meetings, training and continuous development (CPD) activities.
Quality Improvement and Compliance
- Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives
- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and national health care regulations.
- Report errors, incidents, and near misses according to protocol.
- Support implementation of clinical of clinical standards and guidelines.
Operational Responsibilities
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
- Coordinate with Nursing, radiology, pharmacy, and other departments.
- Support patient flow, admissions, discharges, and referrals.
- Assist in ensuring proper billing and documentation where required
N.B; Additional duty may be assigned to different units or shifts(day/night/weekends) as required.
Duties may be updated based on service needs, organizational changes, or professional development.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
• Degree Medical Radiology Technology
• Valid professional license to practice in Ethiopia.
• Minimum experience of 2 years.
• Training in advanced procedures.
• Experience of working in a healthcare institution with special emphasis on diagnostic imaging.
• Experience of working in an institution that is ISO certified will be an added advantage.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies
• Experience in using radiology systems and information technology skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop alternative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with complex scheduling and coordination
• Team oriented with the ability to partner across all functions within the organization
How To Apply
Apply Now
Use the link below to submit your application:
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What to Submit:
- Your resume
- A short application letter
No need to include educational credentials or work certificates at this stage.
We’re excited to hear from you—keep it simple and let your experience speak for itself!
Why Apply Now?
Rolling Review Process: We review applications as they come in, so don’t wait! Apply early to ensure your application is considered.
Only Shortlisted Candidates: Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
We can't wait to learn more about you!
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