Radiation Safety Officer at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radiation Safety Officer

Vacancy No.: KNO113
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-Time

Purpose of the Job 

• The Radiation Safety Officer will support the roll-out of the PDX ACF project and ensure that all radiation regulatory and safety requirements are met.
• The safety officer will serve as a point of contact between the organization and nuclear regulatory agency.
• Will be responsible for ensuring that dosimeters are utilized on all PDX platforms and ensure timely readings of the dosimeters based on the nuclear regulations.
• The officer will provide field support to the PDX teams across all states in the country to ensure appropriate maintenance of all PDX units. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Will serve as a point of contact between KNCV Nigeria, National TB Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control program and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency and ensure that all regulatory requirements for the utilization of each PDX platform is met and Plan annual NNRA inspection and licensing of all PDX.
• Ensure registration of all PDX platform with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency, as well as annual renewals of this registration.
• Support the packaging, transportation, set up and utilization of all PDX platforms across the country. 
• Will enforce proper utilization of the PDX platforms and will ensure that daily/weekly/monthly and yearly maintenance of the platforms are carried out where indicated.
• Will support license renewals for the PDX platforms.
• Keep maintenance log and fault tracking of all the PDX equipment. 
• Liaise with the PDX manufacturer to repair/replace faulty platforms where indicated.
• Will be responsible for ensuring that dosimeters are utilized on all PDX platforms and ensure timely readings of the dosimeters based on the nuclear regulations. 
• In collaboration with the Project coordinator, support the design, implementation, and monitoring of the PDC ACF Project.
• Submit monthly/quarterly state progress reports to the PDX ACF Coordinator.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Radiography or MSc/PHD 
• A Master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage. 

Knowledge/experience:  

• Experience in the deployment of Digital Xray’s in resource limited settings.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with key TB/HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with focus on surveillance and/or monitoring.
• Experience of Global Fund/USAID policies, regulations, and procedures desirable.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to use multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• A Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.