8Nuclear and Radiation Technologist
2025-05-07T09:45:53+00:00
Radiation Protection Authority
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Environment
2025-05-13T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
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 vacancies for the following positions:
Nuclear and Radiation Technologist (8)
Reports To: Nuclear and Radiation Safety Officer
Location: (Chingola 3, Nakonde 2, Livingstone 2 & Katete 1)
Job Objective
To ensure the protection of the workers, public and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation by conducting radiation assessments, monitoring, surveys, enforcement and sensitisation.
Key Accountabilities
1. Undertakes timely and effective screening of motor vehicles to detect Materials out of regulatory control (MORC) and facilitate further assessments.
2. Undertakes timely and effective inspections of Nuclear and radioactive materials/radiation-emitting devices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
3. Undertakes timely and effective enforcement procedures against erring practices in order to protect the worker, public and the environment.
4. Undertakes timely preparation of screening reports to facilitate decision making.
5. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards for the protection of the public and the environment from radiation hazards.
6. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external entities as necessary.
7. Responsible for the proper use and handling of all resources and equipment under the jobholder’s charge.
Qualifications and Skills
1. Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Physical Science or equivalent.
2. Added Advantage: A Degree in Physical Science, Nuclear Science, or a related field.
Other Requirements:
1. Full Grade 12 Certificate
2. Good analytical, report writing, and oral communication skills
3. Computer literate
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Be physically fit
Skills/Attributes
1. Uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
2. Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
3. Analytical Skills
4. Communication Skills
5. Technical Competence
6. Confidentiality
7. Problem-Solving Skills
Undertakes timely and effective screening of motor vehicles to detect Materials out of regulatory control (MORC) and facilitate further assessments. 2. Undertakes timely and effective inspections of Nuclear and radioactive materials/radiation-emitting devices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. 3. Undertakes timely and effective enforcement procedures against erring practices in order to protect the worker, public and the environment. 4. Undertakes timely preparation of screening reports to facilitate decision making. 5. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards for the protection of the public and the environment from radiation hazards. 6. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external entities as necessary. 7. Responsible for the proper use and handling of all resources and equipment under the jobholder’s charge.
Uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all aspects of work. 2. Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports 3. Analytical Skills 4. Communication Skills 5. Technical Competence 6. Confidentiality 7. Problem-Solving Skills
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Physical Science or equivalent. 2. Added Advantage: A Degree in Physical Science, Nuclear Science, or a related field. Other Requirements: 1. Full Grade 12 Certificate 2. Good analytical, report writing, and oral communication skills 3. Computer literate 4. Strong interpersonal skills 5. Be physically fit
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Vacancy title:
8Nuclear and Radiation Technologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Category: Environment]
Jobs at:
Radiation Protection Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 13 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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 vacancies for the following positions:
Nuclear and Radiation Technologist (8)
Reports To: Nuclear and Radiation Safety Officer
Location: (Chingola 3, Nakonde 2, Livingstone 2 & Katete 1)
Job Objective
To ensure the protection of the workers, public and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation by conducting radiation assessments, monitoring, surveys, enforcement and sensitisation.
Key Accountabilities
1. Undertakes timely and effective screening of motor vehicles to detect Materials out of regulatory control (MORC) and facilitate further assessments.
2. Undertakes timely and effective inspections of Nuclear and radioactive materials/radiation-emitting devices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
3. Undertakes timely and effective enforcement procedures against erring practices in order to protect the worker, public and the environment.
4. Undertakes timely preparation of screening reports to facilitate decision making.
5. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards for the protection of the public and the environment from radiation hazards.
6. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external entities as necessary.
7. Responsible for the proper use and handling of all resources and equipment under the jobholder’s charge.
Qualifications and Skills
1. Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Physical Science or equivalent.
2. Added Advantage: A Degree in Physical Science, Nuclear Science, or a related field.
Other Requirements:
1. Full Grade 12 Certificate
2. Good analytical, report writing, and oral communication skills
3. Computer literate
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Be physically fit
Skills/Attributes
1. Uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
2. Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
3. Analytical Skills
4. Communication Skills
5. Technical Competence
6. Confidentiality
7. Problem-Solving Skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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