Volunteer Trainer for Paediatric Point of Care Ultrasound Course

We are currently piloting a new course specially designed for Child Health POCUS applications in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, alongside our existing programme in Ho. Part 1 of the course was delivered in October 2024 and we are urgently seeking volunteers to support Part 2, which will be delivered in February 2025.

 

Positions

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:​

• Hands-on Trainer: Delivering the face-to-face teaching component from 12th to 22nd February 2025.

• Content Creator: Developing online materials for the pre-hands-on learning component.

• Remote Online Supervisor: Providing guidance for participant case presentations remotely.

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Location

The location depends on the role:​

• Home-based: For those creating online learning materials and supervising remotely.

• Kumasi, Ghana: For face-to-face trainers.

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Indicative hours

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• Content Creation: Minimum of 2 hours per week for developing online learning materials. Guidance on the teaching format will be provided.

• Online Supervision: Minimum of 2 hours fortnightly.

• Face-to-Face Training: A daily full-time commitment.

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Duration

 

• Online Materials Support: Start as soon as possible, with a deadline for completing each module by early January 2025. Each module consists of 4 hours of online learning.

• Online Supervision: Runs from the end of February to the end of April 2025.

• Face-to-Face Training: Scheduled from Wednesday, 10th February, to Friday, 21st February 2025. For volunteers based outside Ghana, a minimum two-week commitment is required to account for travel days in addition to course dates.

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Reports to

POCUS Programme Lead, WWR UK: Dr Liz Joekes

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Team members

   •    POCUS Programme Lead: University of Salford, UK
   •    Paediatric POCUS Course Lead Volunteer: UK
   •    Volunteer Paediatric POCUS Trainer Team: International

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Closing date: 8th December 2024

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About Worldwide Radiology

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We bring together an international community of medical imaging professionals to make the case for access to diagnostic imaging for all.
Since 2017, Worldwide Radiology has been steadily growing from a small group of founding volunteers with experience of working in limited resource settings to an international team of short and long-term volunteers from a range of different imaging and clinical backgrounds.

We support the development of appropriate, high quality imaging services in low and middle income countries; from central teaching hospitals to remote district clinics.

We work together with our partners to build the necessary skills and capacity to improve patient care focused on local or national healthcare priorities.
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Role purpose

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Since 2021, WWR has worked in collaboration with the School of Health and Society, Sonography Department, at the University of Salford, to deliver a highly successful, yearly Point of Care ultrasound training course for physicians, hosted at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana. 

We are currently piloting a new course specially designed for Child Health POCUS applications in collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, alongside our existing programme in Ho. Part 1 of the course was delivered in October 2024 and we are urgently seeking volunteers to support Part 2, which will be delivered in February 2025.

We require volunteers for multiple roles: to support the face-to-face, hands-on training in Kumasi, Ghana; to support the development of online pre-course training materials; and to provide online supervision for course participants after the hands-on training. Volunteers can submit their interest for as many of these roles as they would like to commit to. 

Currently, we have funds to cover an economy flight and accommodation expenses for participation in training on-site, depending on the applicant’s profile and interest. 

Self-funded volunteers are also strongly encouraged to apply. 

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Role-specific responsibilities​

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Paediatric POCUS course face-to-face trainers
 

​For face-to-face training in Kumasi, Ghana:

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1. Collaborate with the WWR Course Lead and University of Salford POCUS Team:

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• Assist in the review and preparation of materials for the hands-on training weeks in February.

• Engage with course administrative requirements, including introductory calls with participants, briefing meetings for trainers, and course delivery meetings.

• Provide hands-on training to course participants in Kumasi, Ghana.

• Support the POCUS team with on-site administration of assessments and certification.

 

2. Contribute to course evaluation:

 

• Provide feedback to Worldwide Radiology’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to inform impact assessments.​​​

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For Paediatric POCUS Course Online Materials Support:

1. Collaborate with the WWR Course Lead and University of Salford POCUS Team:

 

• Prepare online learning materials for selected paediatric POCUS topics. Volunteers can indicate their areas of expertise through the expressions of interest form, which lists the topics to be developed.

• Ensure all materials are completed by early January 2025.

2. Contribute to course evaluation:

 

• Provide feedback to Worldwide Radiology’s MEL team to support impact assessments.

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For Paediatric POCUS Course Online Supervisors:

1. Collaborate with the WWR Course Lead and University of Salford POCUS Team for Course Delivery:

 

• Facilitate and attend online supervision meetings for POCUS course participants following the completion of their face-to-face training.

• Oversee participants’ completion of online forms to monitor their progress.

• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance at online supervision meetings.

 

2. Contribute to course evaluation:

 

• Provide feedback to Worldwide Radiology’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to support impact assessments.

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Skills and attitudes

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Essential:

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• Post-graduate Degree in Diagnostic medical Ultrasound or in Radiology, with strong interest in Ultrasound OR Clinician with extensive, certified experience in Paediatric Point of Care ultrasound.

• Experience in teaching Ultrasound.

• A proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion.

• Well organised, able to plan, prioritise and problem solve.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Experience with shared drive and video conferencing tools.

• A flexible & positive work ethic .

• Committed to the values of Worldwide Radiology.

• Passionate about and committed to equality and diversity.

• Sensitive to cross cultural collaborations and communication.

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Desirable:

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• Prior experience of delivering blended learning courses

• Experience with online learning platforms

• Prior experience of working with partners in resource constrained healthcare systems

 

Additional Information

 

Face-to-face trainers:

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Volunteers needing to travel internationally will be responsible for their own travel insurance and vaccine recommendations. WWR will request evidence of travel insurance prior to travel. The following administrative checks will need to be completed ahead of volunteer travel and visa processes, no later than January 2025:

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• Enhanced DBS Check by WWR (we cannot accept DBS from other organisations)

• Full WWR volunteer onboarding​

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Express your interest​

 

​Please complete the form at this link to express your interest in volunteering with WWR. 

For more information, please feel free to contact Rachel Binks, Programme Manager at rachel.binks@worldwideradiology.org.