Radiation Protection Officer – Inspection and Enforcement job at Atomic Energy Council

1. Job Title: Radiation Protection Officer – Inspection and Enforcement

Department: Regulatory Affairs

Duty Station: Kampala

Tenure: Renewable contract on satisfactory performance

Reports to: Senior Radiation Protection Officer – Inspection and Enforcement

Job Purpose: To plan, coordinate, conduct regulatory inspections and enforcement activities to ensure that practices and facilities using ionizing radiation comply with the Atomic Energy Act Cap. 154 regulations thereunder, license conditions and IAEA Safety standards, thereby protecting workers, the public and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

Qualifications

a) At least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in either Physics or Radiation protection or Nuclear safety or Nuclear science and technology from a recognized and reputable University.
b) A Masters’ degree or Post Graduate qualification in either Physics or Radiation protection or Nuclear safety or Nuclear science and technology is an added advantage.
c) Experience in Nuclear science and technology is an added advantage

Key Competencies and Skills

a) Strong knowledge of radiation source categorization and Inspection and Enforcement process
b) Proficiency in use and calibration of radiation detection equipment
c) Computer literacy and familiarity with regulatory data systems e.g RAIS+
d) Proficiency in safety assessments, risk evaluation and radiation control techniques
e) Report writing, presentation and communications skills
f) Knowledge of strategic management
g) Ability to make decisions
h) Demonstration of personal drive
i) Strong conceptual and analytical skills
j) Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
k) Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
l) Sound knowledge of the Atomic Energy Act Cap. 154, Regulations thereunder and IAEA Safety Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Conduct regulatory inspections and enforcements.
ii) Update inspection databases.
iii) Develop regulatory documents as may be required.
iv) Identify potential radiation hazards and recommend appropriate practical safety measures to ensure radiation exposures remain ALARA.
v) Participate in the investigation of radiation related incidents, accidents and abnormal occurrences.

vi) Verify compliance with the Atomic Energy Act CAP.154, Regulations thereunder and conditions of authorization issued by Council.
vii) Identify and record instances of non-compliance, unsafe practices or regulatory breaches for enforcement follow up.
viii) Enforce compliance with the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act Cap.154 and Regulations thereunder.
ix) Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness response activities.
x) Monitor and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions by licensees within stipulated time frames.
xi) Participate in the preparation of the annual inspection plan using graded approach
xii) Participate in the digitization of inspection records within the Regulatory Information Management System.
xiii) Collect and analyse radiological data to assess consequences of radiological events.
xiv) Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports of the Regulatory Affairs Department.
xv) Participate in training programs, workshops and refresher courses to enhance knowledge and skills in Inspection and Enforcement.
xvi) Participate in Internal Audits, self assessment, peer reviews and management reviews to evaluate regulatory performance and effectiveness.
xvii) Participate in the technical and radiological survey evaluations.
xviii) Prepare technical evaluation reports and briefs.
xix) Participate in the development, review and updating of inspection and enforcement forms and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs).
xx) Participate in the preparation of Regulations, Codes of Practices and guidance documents governing inspection and enforcement activities.
xxi) Document findings in detailed technical reports and propose recommendations to ensure compliance.
xxii) Generate statistical and analytical reports for management.
xxiii) Participate in drafting position papers, policy briefs and technical reports for management.
xxiv) Participate in the development of enforcement policy and guidelines.
xxv) Carry out Research.
xxvi) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Age : 21-30 years

Workings Conditions

• Field intensive role requiring frequent travel and inspection of radiation facilities across the country.
• May involve work in controlled or supervised radiation areas under defined radiation protection protocols.
• Occasional participation in Emergency response and extended working hours during incidents.
• May require travel within and outside the country for regulatory missions, capacity building or IAEA engagements.

• Conduct regulatory inspections and enforcements.
• Update inspection databases.
• Develop regulatory documents as may be required.
• Identify potential radiation hazards and recommend appropriate practical safety measures to ensure radiation exposures remain ALARA.
• Participate in the investigation of radiation related incidents, accidents and abnormal occurrences.
• Verify compliance with the Atomic Energy Act CAP.154, Regulations thereunder and conditions of authorization issued by Council.
• Identify and record instances of non-compliance, unsafe practices or regulatory breaches for enforcement follow up.
• Enforce compliance with the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act Cap.154 and Regulations thereunder.
• Participate in nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness response activities.
• Monitor and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions by licensees within stipulated time frames.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual inspection plan using graded approach
• Participate in the digitization of inspection records within the Regulatory Information Management System.
• Collect and analyse radiological data to assess consequences of radiological events.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports of the Regulatory Affairs Department.
• Participate in training programs, workshops and refresher courses to enhance knowledge and skills in Inspection and Enforcement.
• Participate in Internal Audits, self assessment, peer reviews and management reviews to evaluate regulatory performance and effectiveness.
• Participate in the technical and radiological survey evaluations.
• Prepare technical evaluation reports and briefs.
• Participate in the development, review and updating of inspection and enforcement forms and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs).
• Participate in the preparation of Regulations, Codes of Practices and guidance documents governing inspection and enforcement activities.
• Document findings in detailed technical reports and propose recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Generate statistical and analytical reports for management.
• Participate in drafting position papers, policy briefs and technical reports for management.
• Participate in the development of enforcement policy and guidelines.
• Carry out Research.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Strong knowledge of radiation source categorization and Inspection and Enforcement process
• Proficiency in use and calibration of radiation detection equipment
• Computer literacy and familiarity with regulatory data systems e.g RAIS+
• Proficiency in safety assessments, risk evaluation and radiation control techniques
• Report writing, presentation and communications skills
• Knowledge of strategic management
• Ability to make decisions
• Demonstration of personal drive
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound knowledge of the Atomic Energy Act Cap. 154, Regulations thereunder and IAEA Safety Standards.

• At least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in either Physics or Radiation protection or Nuclear safety or Nuclear science and technology from a recognized and reputable University.
• A Masters’ degree or Post Graduate qualification in either Physics or Radiation protection or Nuclear safety or Nuclear science and technology is an added advantage.
• Experience in Nuclear science and technology is an added advantage