The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Scienceestablished by the lonising 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 lonising Radiation

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

2. Nuclear and Radiation Technologist

(1) Reports Toc Manager Nuclear and Radiation Safety

Location: Kasumbalesa

Job Objective

To undertake the screening of motor vehicles in order to detect Materials out of Regulatory Control (MORC) and protect the public and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation

Key Accountabilities

1. Undertake timely and effectively screening of motor vehicles in order to detect Materials out of regulatory control (MORC) and facilitate further assessments

2. Undertake timely preparation of screening reports in order to facilitate decision making

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

1. Full Grade 12/Form 5 School Certificate or its equivalent

2. Diploma in Physical Science or its equivalent

Skills/Attributes

1. Able to write analytical and technical reports

2. Effective Communication skills

3. High levels of integrity

4. Honesty

5. Computer terate

6. Interpersonal skills