Vacancy: Ultrasound Sonographer (Full or Part Time)

Background: Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. 

We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.

Job Summary: We are seeking to hire Full or part time Ultrasound Sonographer to work in our Maternity Hospitals. 

Reporting to the Hospital Manager, the Sonographer will primarily be responsible for providing quality ultrasound services to our clients, reviewing and analyzing reports and producing the same for physician review.Duties and Responsibilities
Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients and answering any questions they may have.Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and maintaining the room in which the procedure takes place.Performing the ultrasound ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed and ensuring the images are of best quality.Maintaining patient’s records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure if necessary.Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences/Ultrasound/RadiographyMinimum of 2 years experience in sonography/ultrasoundExcellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detailComputer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environmentA good understanding of community dynamics. Knowledge and familiarity with low-income urban areas of Nairobi.Interested candidates should send their Cover letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org  by 21st November 2014 indicating the position on the subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please visit www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.

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Client, Account and Affiliate Origination and ManagementU.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.You will be responsible for selling ultrasound equipment and/or services. Typically specializes in a single product or product line, and carries an overlay quota. Generally not account-assigned, and may work with account-assigned Sales Account Managers to close sale. May manage and coordinate the sales and technical team in support of the sale of the company’s products, and as a technical product expert. Typically 5-8 years direct work experience.Compiling lists of prospective customers and sales leads. Follow up as necessary Working with sales leaders and sales representatives to increase prospects and drive closure of opportunities Providing training to all sales team members on strategy and product offerings Making cold calls to potential customers where required Providing pricing strategy and insure pricing compliance for segment opportunities Estimating date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of the company's production and delivery schedules Forecasting orders and sales of assigned territory and submit monthly report Representing the company at trade association meetings to promote product and companyBachelors Degree with minimum 5 years of selling experience in ultrasound equipment (advantageous) OR a medical, healthcare or technical field or Life Sciences field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Strong presentation skills Able to travel Valid motor vehicle licenseAdditional Eligibility Qualifications: Previous experience in sales Previous experience selling capital goods Direct experience selling to CXO levels as well as technical decision makers
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