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Ministry of Infrastructure, Science & Technology Radiation Protection Inspectorate
Radiation Protection inspectorate exists to provide effective and efficient regulatory services for the safe use of nuclear technology to protect the public, environment and users against effects of ionizing radiation.
Vacancy circular no. 01 of 2013
Applications are invited from highly motivated and well experienced self-driven citizens of Botswana for the following vacant position in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science & Technology-Radiation Protection Inspectorate.
Vacancy: Senior Radiation Protection
Officer/Engineer (1 post)
Vacancy no. WDO 1BC
Salary: D4 (158 940 -175 476 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits:
(i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
(ii) Contributory pension scheme for permanent and Pensionable appointment (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5% of salary).
Qualification: BSc Engineering or Nuclear Physic; Radiologic Technology Masters in Engineering or Nuclear Physics; Radiologic Technology will be an added advantage.
Experience: 4 years relevant experience with emphasis on ionizing radiation safety with at least 2 years as Radiation safety with at least 2 years as Radiation Protection Officer/ Engineer 1 or equivalent.
Main purpose of the job:
To carry out radiological safety assessment and authorization of radiation sources to ensure compliance of facilities with the regulatory requirements.
Duties:
• Carries out statutory radiological safety inspections in accordance with the legislation, national and international standards.
• Develops radiological safety inspection reports.
• Issues import/export permits for radiation sources
• Assesses radiation related licence applications and submits for consideration.
• Responds to accidents/ incidents involving radiation sources
• Takes action on non-compliance to the radiation protection act and regulations
• Undertakes public awareness campaigns on safe use of nuclear technology.
• Conducts training for radiation users
• Drafts radiation safety guidelines
• Collects data and updates the Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS).
• Coaches and mentors supervisees
• Undertakes any other related duties as required
Required competencies and skills:
• Supervision skills
• Leadership skills
• Radiation safety
• Inspection techniques
• Enforcement skills
• Computer skills
• Good communication skills
Applications: Quote the number of this vacancy circular and give the following details:
a) Full name, address,telephone,date and place of birth
b) Brief summary of career with duties (curriculum vitae/resume)
c) Certified copies of certificates academic certificates
d) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees
e) In case of servicing Public Officers, the following information should be provided;
f) Date of first appointment
g) Present post and date of appointment thereto.
Important:
1. All applications from serving officers must be routed through permanent secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
2. Unsigned applications submitted by e-mailed will not be acceptable.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
4. Applications submitted without required information and or documents as stated in a) to e) inclusive will no be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of the application submitted.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Director
Radiation Protection Inspectorate
Private Bag BO 1
Gaborone
Botswana
Or hand delivered to Radiation protection inspectorate-Records Management Unit office 311-plot 132 Gaborone International Finance Park.
For further information, please contact Administration office at+267 368 5100/318 83888
Closing date: 31st May 2013 before 16:30
Source: Botswana Guardian 10th May
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