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SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, Youth Empowerment projects, a Community Strengthening Through Green Economy and Education Project, a Monetising Waste Project and a Gender Equality Project

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is looking for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Radiologist at the SOS Mother’s & Child Clinic, Bakoteh.

Position summary:

The Radiologist is responsible for providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services at the SOS Mother’s & Child Clinic. The role involves interpreting and reporting Digital X-ray examinations, performing and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, gynecological, breast, thyroid, prostate, testicular, and soft tissue ultrasound, as well as performing and reporting echocardiography examinations. The post holder will provide timely and accurate radiology reports, advise clinicians on appropriate imaging investigations and urgent findings, supervise and mentor the Radiology Technologist, and participate in quality assurance, protocol development, and continuous professional improvement.
The Radiologist reports to the Clinic Management and works closely with clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals at the SOS Mother’s & Child Clinic.

General aim of the position

To provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services at the SOS Mother’s & Child Clinic, ensuring accurate and timely radiology reports to support high-quality patient care.
• Interprets and reports Digital X-ray examinations.
• Performs and reports abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, gynecological, breast, thyroid, prostate, testicular, and soft tissue ultrasound examinations.
• Performs and reports echocardiography examinations.
• Provides timely and accurate radiology reports.
• Advises clinicians on appropriate imaging investigations and urgent findings.
• Supervises and mentors the Radiology Technologist.
• Participates in quality assurance, protocol development, and continuous professional improvement.

Qualifications/Competencies required:

• Medical Degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging.
• Current registration and license to practice.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Specialist Radiologist in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Competence in diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiography.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO
• A vital role supporting maternal and child health services at the SOS Mother’s & Child Clinic

To apply, submit your letter of interest with Curriculum Vitae and certificates to: job.apply@sosgambia.org with the subject line: RADIOLOGIST2026. Closing date for submission of application is August 10, 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

For more information on this project please visit our website at www.sosgambia.org

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.