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Position
Title:
1.
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) –
Inspection
2.
Senior Accountant (SA)
3.
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) –
Authorisation
Organization:Atomic
Energy Council
Primary
Location:kampala,Uganda
Job
Type :
Full-time Employment
Closing
date: Friday
16th May 2014 by 5:00p.m.
Brief
Company Profile:
The
Atomic Energy Council was established by the Atomic Energy Act, 2008 with the
mandate to regulate the peaceful applications of ionising radiation; to provide
for protection and safety of individuals, society and the environment from the
dangers resulting from ionising radiation; to provide for the production and
use of radiation sources and the management of radioactive waste; to provide
for compliance with international safety requirements for the use of ionising
radiation, radiation protection and security of radioactive sources.
Radiation
Protection Officer (RPO) – Inspection
(i)Qualifications
and experience
A
minimum qualification of First class or Second class Bachelor’s degree in
Nuclear Science, Physics, Electronics and Communications Sciences, Electrical
and Telecommunications Engineering, Nuclear engineering, Radiological Health,
Medical Physics, Radiation Protection or Radiation Physics. He/she must have an
experience of not less than three years in the nuclear
environment
or related field. Possession of MSc in the related field will be an added
advantage.
Age:
25 – 35 years
(ii)Job
purpose
To
carry out inspections of regulated practices,assisting in the development of
regulations,regulatory
guides and technical guides, coordinate radiation advisory, inspection
and
enforcement programmes including the assessment of equipment and practices as
required by the legislation.
(iii)Duties
and Responsibilities
This
is a training post where the candidate will be assigned duties by his/her
seniors so as to acquire experience in the implementation of inspection
activities.
a)
Contribute to the establishment and review of procedures on inspections and
inspection protocols
b)
Contribute to the establishment of the inspection programme
c)
Conduct inspections, draft and review inspection reports
d)
Establish, promote and implement regulations and regulatory guides
e)
Contribute to the review of regulatory guides including review of the format
and
content
of information to be provided in notification or application for authorisation
f)
Contribute to the review of regulatory guidance documents on radiation
protection,
safety,
security measures, incident and other reporting requirements.
g)
Participate in the establishment and promotion of technical guides as well as
establishing/reviewing
regulations.
h)
Prepare and collect data required for processing various licence; application
forms from prospective licensees of ionizing radiation for consideration by the
licensing committee;
i)
Prepare programmes of regulatory inspections of ionizing radiation practices
and
implement
or co-ordinate their implementation;
j)
Arrange and make follow-up inspections for implementation of safety remedial
measures;
k)
Conduct radiation surveillance and quality control tests of radiation premises
and
equipment
during inspections;
l)
Prepare inspection & surveillance reports and table them to relevant
committees for
consideration;
m)
Establish and maintain a register or inventory of violations by licensees;
n)
Prepare and co-ordinate the implementation of QC and QA programmers for
diagnostic
radiography,
medical imaging and therapy;
o)
Establish and maintain records for QC and QA for diagnostic radiography,
medical imaging and therapy;
p)
Sensitize licensees to establish and rehearse radiological emergency
preparedness
plans;
q)
Evaluate the occurrence of radiological emergencies and recommend
interventional measures to mitigate consequences and future occurrences;
r)
Carryout safety analysis and identify causes of the radiological occurrences
for legal action or preventive measures;
s)
Preparation of regulatory inspection protocols;
t)
Implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control programmes of radiation
devices/installations;
u)
Classify practices and radiation sources based on associated radiation risks
and the
degree
of control required;
v)
Establish and maintain registers and computer database for radiation sources,
licenses and various practices, which shall be kept up to date;
w)
Formulate and implement appropriate procedures for informing licensees and the
public
about radiation safety aspects of the regulated practices;
x)
Assist in the coordination preparation, amendment of regulations, code of
practice,
radiation
protection guides;
y)
Assist in establishing reference and intervention levels pertaining to the
protection of radiation workers;
z)
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Secretary
or
Senior
staff or any other authorized person.
(iv)Skills
and Competences
1.
Effective oral and written communication
skills
2.
Staff supervision skills
3.
Planning and organisation skills
4.
Research and report writing skills
5.
Strong analytical and critical reasoning
skills
6.
Good interpersonal skills
7.
High level of integrity and confidentiality
(v)Salary
Scale: AE5
· Scale according to grade
in professional qualifications.
· Responsibility
allowances and fringe benefits will be governed by AEC’s HRM, Staff Regulations
or incentive scheme
Senior
Accountant (SA)
(i)Qualifications
and Experience
A
minimum of First Class or Second Class Upper Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting,Commerce or Business Administration. Possession of a professional
qualification CPA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA CIPFA or equivalent is a must. He/She must
have an experience of not less than five years in the field. Possession of MBA
in the related field is an added advantage.
Age:
35 -45 years
(ii)
Job Purpose
Responsible
for establishing and maintaining a system to record, control and report on
financial and other resources of the Council in line with set policies and
strategic plan and preparing, maintaining and reporting on financial activities
in line with policies, regulations and generally accepted accounting standards.
(iii)Main
duties and responsibilities
a)
Ensure that all accounting documents are properly filed;
b)
Prepare revenue accounts schedules and reconciliation;
c)
Maintain the employees’ ledger for staff advances, loans and duty travel
imprests;
d)
Follow up on outstanding amounts;
e)
Maintain registers for creditors and debtors accurately and up-to-date;
f)
Responsible for banking of all Cheques and cash coming into the Council.
g)
Reconciliation of bank accounts
h)
Preparation of statutory returns and ensure remittance
i)
Reconciliation of subsidiary ledger with control accounts
j)
Payroll preparation,
k)
Reconciliation of general ledger
l)
Prepare regular reports on revenue, expenditure and returns;
m)
Responsible for a variety of tasks including preparing the Council’s Book of
Accounts and
Financial
Reports
n)
Prepare appropriate journal vouchers, scrutinize and authorize entire monthly
pay-roll in time;
o)
Prepare schedules, statements and other information for Management and Audit;
p)
Maintains books of Accounts and allied records and ensure that disbursements of
funds
is
supported by adequate documents;
q)
Assists in the preparation of annual budget and performance reviews on a
periodic basis
r)
Directs implementation of accounting functions by ensuring collection,
classification, recording and reconciliation of accounting data;
s)
Prepare the consolidated annual accounts of the Council in accordance with
accepted accounting principles;
t)
Initiate and recommend improvements in accounting system;
u)
Manage the internal accounting and record keeping work for the Council
v)
Prepare Statutory statements of the AEC and submits to appropriate Authority;
w)
Provide for an adequate external Audit that will safeguard the assets of the
organization;
check the accuracy and reliability of accounting data and encourage
adherence
to prescribed accounting policies, financial regulations, staff regulations
etc,
x)
Assists the Manager of Administration and Finance in establishing budget format
and in setting planning budget guidelines for the departments and the Council;
y)
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Secretary
orsenior
staff or any other authorized person.
(iv)Skills
and competences
· Functional finance
leadership
· Finance risk management
· Knowledge of government
accounting systems
· Good judgement,
analytical and management skills
· Financial reporting
skills
· Good ethical standing,
high level of integrity and confidentiality
· Effective oral and
written communication skills
· Working knowledge of
accounting packages/software
· Good interpersonal
skills
(v)Salary
Scale: AE4
· Scale according to grade
in professional qualifications.
· Responsibility
allowances and fringe benefits will be governed by AEC’s HRM, Staff Regulations
or incentive scheme
Radiation
Protection Officer (RPO) – Authorisation
(i)Qualifications
and experience
A
minimum qualification of First class or Second class Bachelor’s degree in
Nuclear Science, Physics, Electronics and Communications Sciences, Electrical
and Telecommunications Engineering, Nuclear engineering, Radiological Health,
Medical Physics, Radiation Protection or Radiation Physics. He/she must have an
experience of not less than three years in the nuclear environment or related
field. Possession of MSc in the related field will be an added advantage.
Age: 25
– 35 years
(ii)
Job purpose
To
implement the authorisation (licensing, registration and notification)
functions, review and assess authorisation applications made under legislation
and based upon the outcome of assessments.
(iii)Duties
and Responsibilities
This
is a training post where the candidate will be assigned duties by his/her
seniors so as to acquire experience in the implementation of authorisation
activities.
a)
Contribute to the development and update of application forms
b)
Contribute to the establishment of a programme for review and assessment of
facilities and activities.
c)
Contribute to the establishment of procedures on review and assessment,
granting or rejection of an authorisation.
d)
Contribute to the establishment and review of procedures on amendment, renewal,
suspension
or revocation of authorisation.
e)
Review and assess the operator’s technical submission to determine whether the
facility or activity complies with the relevant safety objectives, principles
and criteria.
f)
Contribute to the review of regulatory guides including the review of the
format and content of information to be provided in notification or application
for authorisation
g)
Contribute to the review of regulatory guidance documents on radiation
protection, safety, security measures, incident and other reporting
requirements as well as establishing/reviewing regulations.
h)
Prepare and collect data required for processing various licence; application
forms from prospective licensees of ionizing radiation for consideration by the
licensing committee;
i)
Prepare programmes of regulatory inspections of ionizing radiation practices
and
implement
or co-ordinate their implementation;
j)
Arrange and make follow-up inspections for implementation of safety remedial
measures;
k)
Conduct radiation surveillance and quality control tests of radiation premises
and
equipment
during inspections;
l)
Prepare inspection & surveillance reports and table them to relevant
committees for
consideration;
m)
Establish and maintain a register or inventory of violations by licensees;
n)
Prepare and co-ordinate the implementation of QC and QA programmers for
diagnostic radiography, medical imaging and therapy;
o)
Establish and maintain records for QC and QA for diagnostic radiography,
medical imaging and therapy;
p)
Sensitize licensees to establish and rehearse radiological emergency
preparedness
plans;
q)
Evaluate the occurrence of radiological emergencies and recommend
interventional measures to mitigate consequences and future occurrences;
r)
Carryout safety analysis and identify causes of the radiological occurrences
for legal action or preventive measures;
s)
Preparation of regulatory inspection protocols;
t)
Implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control programmes of radiation
devices/installations;
u)
Classify practices and radiation sources based on associated radiation risks
and the
degree
of control required;
v)
Establish and maintain registers and computer database for radiation sources,
licenses and various practices, which shall be kept up to date;
w)
Formulate and implement appropriate procedures for informing licensees and the
public
about radiation safety aspects of the regulated practices;
x)
Assist in the coordination preparation, amendment of regulations, code of
practice,
radiation
protection guides;
y)
Assist in establishing reference and intervention levels pertaining to the
protection of radiation workers;
z)
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Secretary
or
Senior
staff or any other authorized person.
(iv)Skills
and Competences
· Effective oral and
written communication skills
· Planning and
organisation skills
· Research and report
writing skills
· Strong analytical and
critical reasoning skills
· Good interpersonal
skills
· High level of integrity
and confidentiality
(v)Salary
Scale: AE5
· Scale according to grade
in professional qualifications.
· Responsibility
allowances and fringe benefits will be governed by AEC’s HRM, Staff Regulations
or incentive scheme
Mode
of Application:
A
detailed CV,application letter plus photocopies of certified academic
transcript and certificates, names and addresses of three referees and your day
tim contact.
Applications
can be hand deliverd and addressed to the Secretary , Atomic Energy Council on
the address below or emailed to admin@atomiccouncil.go.ug.
Deadline
for sub mission is Friday 16th May 2014 by 5:00p.m.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Plot
29/33 Kampala Road, Amber House, 3rd Floor, C301
P.O
BOX 7044, kampala- Uganda
Telephone
: 0485-660639
