Manager Nuclear and Radiation Safety

Job description

RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011.  RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

Manager Nuclear and Radiation Safety (1)

Reports To: Director Nuclear and Radiation Safety

Location: Lusaka

Job Objective

To supervise the development and implementation of nuclear and radiation safety enforcement programs to ensure adherence to statutory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Supervises effectively the development and implementation of Nuclear and Radiation Safety standards and guidelines in order to provide an operational framework.
Supervises timely and effectively licensing, registration and issuance of permits for Radioactive and Nuclear Materials and Radiation emitting devices in order to ensure compliance to set standards.
Supervises timely and effectively inspections of Nuclear and radioactive materials/radiation emitting devices and facilities in order to ensure compliance to statutory requirements.
Supervises effective development and implementation of Nuclear Security Measures and Safeguards in order to ensure National Security.
Supervises timely and effectively monitoring and evaluation of Nuclear and radiation protection programmes in order to facilitate implementation of appropriate interventions.
Manages effectively the implementation of the performance management systems in order to facilitate attainment of departmental objectives.
Manages effectively human, financial and other logistical resources in the department in order to ensure the attainment of the departmental objectives.

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

Full Form (V)/Grade 12 Certificate
BSc in Physics/Chemistry or its equivalent
Added Advantage: A Master’s Degree in Physical/ Chemistry, Nuclear Science, or a related field.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

5 years of work experience
Knowledge and experience in Nuclear and Radiation Safety will be an added advantage
Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Skills/Attributes

Able to write analytical and technical reports
Able to communicate effectively
Analytical Skills
Inter-personal Skills
Computer literate
Accountability and Integrity
Confidentiality
Regulatory and Compliance Awareness
Team Management
Technical Expertise
Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills
Problem Solving Ability

Method of Application

Interested individuals should send their applications together with copies of their certificates, detailed curriculum vitae and three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the position of “Manager Nuclear and Radiation Safety” for hard copy submissions while the subject in the electronic submissions should clearly indicate the position being applied for as “Manager Nuclear and Radiation Safety”. Electronic submissions should be sent to radiation@rpa.gov.zm 

The Executive Director

Radiation Protection Authority

Exploration House, Government Road

P.O Box 50002

Ridgeway

LUSAKA

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted