Lead Radiographer

Lead Radiographer

Location: Utako Phase 2, Abuja

Industry: Healthcare

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5 – 7 Years

Salary: ₦600,000 – ₦800,000 Monthly

Job Summary

The Lead Radiographer will provide clinical, operational, and professional leadership for all radiography services within the diagnostic centre. This role combines hands-on imaging responsibilities with team leadership and quality assurance oversight , ensuring that all radiography services meet the highest standards of patient care, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency .

The successful candidate will also serve as the Quality Assurance (QA) lead for radiography services, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to best practices across all imaging procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Perform high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures (CT, X-ray, and related modalities)
• Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles
• Optimise image quality while minimizing patient radiation dose
• Support contrast administration where applicable
• Ensure excellent patient care, positioning, and communication
• Leadership & Management
• Supervise, coordinate, and support all radiography staff
• Develop and manage duty rosters, workflow, and shift schedules
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous staff development
• Act as a mentor and clinical role model to junior radiographers
• Escalate clinical, operational, or patient safety concerns to management
• Quality Assurance, Governance & Compliance
• Lead quality assurance (QA) processes across all radiography services
• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority regulations and standards
• Maintain radiation safety records, QA logs, and staff training documentation
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and local rules
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits
• Monitor imaging quality and enforce continuous improvement standards
• Equipment & IT Systems Management
• Oversee the safe and efficient use of CT and X-ray equipment
• Liaise with equipment vendors and service engineers for maintenance and upgrades
• Ensure optimal utilization of RIS/PACS systems for imaging workflows
• Report and escalate equipment faults or downtime promptly

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Radiography (B.Rad) or equivalent
• Valid registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years post-qualification experience
• Strong hands-on experience in CT and general X-ray imaging
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Sound knowledge of NNRA regulations and radiation safety standards

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a private diagnostic centre
• Experience preparing for regulatory inspections
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Core Competencies

• Clinical excellence and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Quality assurance and compliance orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High level of professionalism and accountability

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package within industry standards
• Leadership role in a growing diagnostic centre
• Opportunity to shape quality and clinical standards
• Professional development and career growth

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:

hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: Lead Radiographer – Abuja