JOBS AT Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/ 62 31 July, 2015

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) is a Regulatory Commission established under the Atomic Energy Act No. 7 of 2003, which became effective on 1st July 2004. The Commission has been mandated to regulate and supervise the use of Atomic Energy and Nuclear Technology so as to protect workers, patients, the public and the environment from harmful effects of both Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation. Further to this TAEC has been mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the promotion of Nuclear Technology and the safe and peaceful utilization of Atomic Energy

1.1 SENIOR RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS RESEARCH OFFICER L

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1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out a routine study to identify priority areas for research in the field of dosimetry for dose optimization in Ionizing Radiation practices;

• Design and implement a research programme, and facilitate the dissemination or use of the research outputs;

• Provide consultancy services for safety analysis and assessment in support of authorization services particularly of practices being introduced for the first time;

• Supervise/assist junior staff in the activities of the section;

• Identify training needs of specific radiation protection in the section;

• Prepare document and implement a quality assurance and quality control programme and manual;

• Participate in international annual (e.g. IAEA) protection and therapy level postal TL-dose intercomparisons;

• Participate in International (e.g. IAEA) or regional protection and therapy level intercomparisons for ion chamber calibration and measurements;

• Seek and work for the laboratory accreditation or certification with reputable laboratories in the field; and maintain such accreditation;

• Design and implement follow-up programme for over exposed workers;

• Upgrade dosimetry Laboratory and related equipment and facilities through acquisition of equipment and consumables or refurbishment;

• Design and implement research programmes, and facilitate the dissemination or use of the research outputs;

• Provide consultancy services for safety analysis and assessment in support of authorization services particularly of practices being introduced for the first time;

• Perform any other related duties assigned by his/her seniors.

1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in Nuclear Sciences, Physics, Radiological Health, Medical Physics, Radiation Protection, or Radiation Physics and

• A working experience of at least five (5) years working experience in research work after Masters Degree and

• Candidates must have published at least three scientific publications after Masters Degree

• Holders of Masters Degrees with working experience of at least six years after Masters Degree and published at least four scientific publications after Masters Degree will be slotted in PRSS 6.

• Not above 45 years

1.1.3 REMUNERATION

PRSS 5

1.2 RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS RESEARCH OFFICER -2 POSTS-

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1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the regional and international dose inter comparisons

• Provides advice to radiation safety officer’s liaison with other institutions.

• Responsible for dosimetry and calibration of radiation measuring systems and interpretation of results.

• Implementation and co-ordination of radiation protection services.

• Performance of research activities for the improvement of radiation protection services.

• Will be assigned specific duties in his/her relevant scientific discipline.

• Establish and maintain registers and computer database for radiation sources, licenses and various practices, which shall be kept up to date;

• Formulate and implement appropriate procedures for informing licensees and the public about radiation safety aspects of the regulated practices;

• Assist health physicists in the coordination preparation, amendment of regulations, code of practice, radiation protection guides;

• Assist health physicists in establishing reference and intervention levels pertaining to the protection of radiation workers;

• Formulate and implement appropriate procedures for informing licensees and the public about radiation safety aspects of the regulated practices;

• Perform any other related duties assigned by his/her seniors

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fresh holders of a Masters Degree in Nuclear Sciences, Physics, Radiological Health, Medical Physics, Radiation Protection, or Radiation Physics

• Not above 45 years

1.2.3 REMUNERATION

PRSS 3

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

v. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vi. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

vii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

viii. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

ix. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.

x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv. Deadline for application is 14th  August 2015

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English.

All application should be sent through Recruitment Portal with the following address.

http://portal.ajira.go.tz/

(This address can be found also in Public Service Recruitment Secretariat Website ‘Recruitment Portal’)

Note; All applicants are asked to beware of conmen who pose as Public Service Recruitment Secretariat staff and ask for bribes so as to be posted. Please report any incident to PSRS.