Worldwide Radiology

We are proud medical experts applying our skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world. We bring together the global community of medical imaging professionals to make the case for diagnostic imaging. Utilising our collective knowledge, we collaborate with global partners to develop the best solutions for their context. Our concern for others drives all that we do. Together we work to make change happen.

Vision

A world where all people have access to appropriate diagnostic imaging services and professionals trained to use them.

Mission

To strengthen access to quality diagnostic imaging in underserved areas of low- and middle-income countries. To educate and support professionals in the use of relevant and appropriate diagnostic imaging equipment and techniques.

Values

Integrity. We operate with professional, organisational and personal integrity, to ensure honesty, transparency, accountability and respect for the rights and values of our beneficiaries and volunteers alike.

Pragmatism. Our programmes are realistic, achievable and address priority needs.

Sustainability. Sustainable delivery is a priority. In terms of resources as well as long-term empowerment of local healthcare providers

Community driven. Programmes are appropriate to local community needs.

Collaborative. We work with local providers and people in communities to achieve community-driven, sustainable programmes.

Aims

Our increasingly digitised and interconnected world has opened up real opportunities to provide sustainable local and remote support to healthcare workers in underserved communities, while technical advances are rapidly reducing the cost of basic equipment.

WWR is a new international NGO run by and for medical imaging experts with a special interest in developing imaging services in limited resource settings.

We support the development of appropriate and good quality imaging services from central teaching hospitals to remote district clinics through our three pillars of support:

Education: covering all areas relevant to diagnostic imaging

Clinical Service Support: Improving immediate patient care and strengthening QA and governance

Research: linking with UK and overseas research institutions to increase opportunities for imaging research in LMIC

Volunteer Role: Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers (Capacity Strengthening in Malawi)

Malawi, a landlocked country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of a little over 19 million, has a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Challenges such as neonatal, infant and maternal mortality in Malawi are amongst the highest in Africa. The resource constraints in terms of limited availability of radiology services, expertise and equipment contribute to these challenges.

Worldwide Radiology’s overall aim is to strengthen radiology capacity in Malawi through clinical service support, education and research.

To support this we are now actively recruiting radiologists, radiographers and sonographers who are passionate about education; to collaborate in the creation and delivery of material and periodic assessment of final year medical undergraduates, using a combination of live and recorded teaching methods.

We welcome applications from radiologists of any sub-specialty who are enthused by the opportunity to gain experience from and participate in quality driven clinical service provision projects at The Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, a busy teaching hospital in Blantyre.

Radiographers and sonographers with a strong interest in participating in quality improvement projects of service provision and in continued professional development for radiographers are also invited to apply.

All roles have opportunities for volunteering both on and/ or off site

More information on this project and our work can be found on our website worldwideradiology.org/malawi

Essential requirements:

  • Minimum commitment of 16 hours per month over a minimum of 10 months (the current academic year 2020-2021)
  • Self-funded, including medical indemnity and any travel/accommodation*
  • Excellent communication and teaching skills
  • Ability and willingness to work with limited in-country resources, to improvise and adapt
  • Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships​
  • Cultural awareness and respect
  • Ability and commitment to meet deadlines and deliver
  • ​Language requirements: Fluency in English

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a low resource setting, not necessarily in radiology
  • Degree or experience of working in Global Health
  • Affinity with remote delivery (for Off-site volunteers)
  • ​Language requirements: Fluency in Chichewa

* Volunteer applicants from low-and middle-income countries, who are demonstrably unable to self-fund are nevertheless encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested to foster South-South partnerships and may be able to sponsor suitable candidates.

These opportunities champion our aims of building a diverse network of global health imaging experts which align to the World Health Organisation Sustainable Development Goals, Malawi’s National Health Strategy and Malawi College of Medicine Strategy.

Volunteers will be supported by our Malawian project Lead, Dr Karen Chetcuti and our WWR office team. Therefore, interested volunteers without prior experience are also invited to apply.

Application:

We are continually reviewing our ability to safely programme and implement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we plan for the project to start in October/ November 2020 we may face delays with delivery or prevent volunteers from travelling*. We will continue to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and national governments to protect the wellbeing and safety of all communities, employees and volunteers.

* should travel restrictions be in place there is opportunity to support the project remotely.

Equal Opportunities

WWR promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Safeguarding

Worldwide Radiology has a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse targeted at trustees, volunteers, children and beneficiaries. WWR fully recognises its responsibility for safeguarding and expects all our employees/ volunteers to abide by our Safeguarding Policy

The successful candidates will be asked to submit information regarding licence to practice, two references and an up to date DBS check as well as to sign up to our volunteer agreement and code of conduct.

Depending on the role of the volunteer, we can advise on medical indemnity requirements after successful application. Some insurers allow short term humanitarian support, others may extend the policy for a cost. Any longer term clinical periods in Malawi will require registration with the Malawian Medical and Dental Council.

Apply

To apply please forward a letter of interest detailing how your experience fits the requirements and your CV to ​info@worldwideradiology.org

Volunteer Role: Social Media Volunteer

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual to support our social media promote, develop and maintain our online presence to maximise our impact, raise awareness about the cause and our work, and inspire our audience to engage with and support our work. 

  • You will work with a Fundraising and Operations Consultant to create exciting social media content and post it on a regular basis on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn profiles.
  • You will proactively look for new ways to grow our social media audience and encourage activity on all social media channels.
  • You will find new and innovative ways to talk about our work and present it in a compelling manner to our growing audiences across all platforms.
  • You will help create, manage and update our social media plan.

Worldwide Radiology is a small international charity, mainly run by passionate volunteers. Your support will help us grow our audience, inspire action and raise awareness about our work to ensure healthcare professionals around the world have appropriate access to and training in the use medical imaging.

You will work with an experienced and passionate team of medical professionals as well as a skilled fundraising and communications consultant to give you an opportunity to learn and improve your skills.

We are looking for somebody with:

  • Good understanding  of  different  types of  marketing  and  communications media, especially social media.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and strong writing skills.
  • Ability  to  transform  bits of information/project updates into interesting and engaging stories suitable for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • Experience of using Canva is desirable, but not essential.

Volunteer Role: Fundraiser

We are looking for a professional pro-active fundraiser, to help a small charity like ours grow and deliver on our fundraising plan by providing assistance with all aspects of fundraising. The main duties include writing of applications, building and maintaining relationships with funders, organising fundraising events and most importantly, developing a fundraising strategy to help raise vital funds for our projects.

The fundraising volunteer will be working with the Director, Chair of Trustees and project Leads as part of an ongoing role to maintain/fund our operations. Estimated volunteering time required is 4-8 hours per week.

Our office is based in Liverpool, but the team is spread across the UK and overseas so remote working is central to our operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in international health development, to shape our fundraising model and to be part of a diverse team of people, both in the UK, and abroad. Helping us to ​improve care through worldwide access to effective diagnostic imaging.

Essential:

  • Fundraising Experience

  • Good communication skills and intercultural awareness

  • Minimum commitment of 4 hours per week

  • Team Player

  • Ability and commitment to meet deadlines

  • Language requirements: Fluency in English

Desirable:

  • Experience in international development/health

  • Experience of writing grant applications

Equal Opportunities

WWR promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Safeguarding

Worldwide Radiology has a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse targeted at trustees, volunteers, children and beneficiaries. WWR fully recognises its responsibility for safeguarding and expects all our employees/ volunteers to abide by our Safeguarding Policy

The successful candidates will be asked to submit an up to date DBS check as well as to sign up to our volunteer agreement and code of conduct.

Apply

To apply please forward a letter of interest detailing how your experience fits the requirements and your CV to info@worldwideradiology.org

Contact Details:

Web:

www.worldwideradiology.org

Email:

info@worldwideradiology.org

Facebook:

@WorldwideRadiology.org

Instagram:

@world.wide.radiology

Twitter:

@wwradiology