As part of TACTiC, CXR interpretation training for TB in children is being provided for MSF sites, currently organized by the Diagnostic Imaging Advisor-Radiologist (IO). As this initiative is scaling up within target countries and expanding to other countries, the need for X-ray interpretation training is also increasing. This position has been created to meet the increasing demands for radiology support in MSF and help achieve the overall goals of the TACTiC project. The Radiologist MIO for TACTiC will work hierarchically under the TACTIC Project Leader and functionally under the intersectional Diagnostic Imaging Advisor-Radiologist (IO). While in the field s/he is accountable to the Medical Coordinator.
Objectives and main responsibilities of the position :
· Provide in-project and remote-based (i.e. online) training in X-ray interpretation, including a Training of Trainers (ToT) model, as part of TACTiC
· These trainings include the following:
o ToT regional : Aimed at key clinicians from TACTiC countries with the objective that they can go back to their countries and train their own MSF teams with some online support
o ToT in-country: Country-level (e.g. in capital) for all sections in the country with the objective that they can go back to their projects in the country and train MSF teams with some online support
o Provider training in-country : Intersectional (at capital level) training aimed at a larger group of providers and can include some facilitation from previously trained ToT participants if appropriate. Could also include MoH participants if requested. Can be broader than TB.
o Provider trainer in-project : Provider training aimed at a specific project and can include MSF and MoH staff. Can be broader than TB.
· Participate in field visits for training up to 3 weeks at a time
· Provide support for X-ray interpretation trainings, including preparation and administrative work
· Provide online support for X-ray interpretation trainings, including remote support for ToT participants leading trainings in their own projects
· Oversee and support country-based radiologists, as part of TACTiC
· Contribute towards the creation of educational material (e.g. explore new tools for delivery of remote-based training or as complement to remote or project-based training)
· Contribute to translation and/or creation of written scripts for existing lectures
· Promote and improve the quality of X-ray interpretation in MSF settings as part of good medical practice and quality of care
· Other objectives:
o Participate in and contribute to X-ray research project discussions in OC’s (related to TACTIC)
o Work together with the Diagnostic Imaging Working Group team (radiologist and radiographers)
o Responsible for reporting of X-ray training activities and schedule to the TACTIC Project Leader and Project Manager.