Radiation Protection Officer

Liaquat National Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 558,000 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

Liaquat National Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate to supervise the operational aspects of the radiation protection program in Karachi Division, Pakistan. The role involves cooperation with the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority and conducting safety assessments of new installations.

The ideal candidate will possess an MSc or BS in Physics and have 2-3 years of experience, emphasizing good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in software for managing patient records is also required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Strong understanding of radiation safety protocols.
• Ability to perform radiation safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operational aspects of the radiation protection program.
• Cooperate with Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) officers.
• Provide waste disposal procedures as per PNRA conditions.

Skills

Good communications

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in software for managing records

Education

MSc / BS in Physics or relevant field

Job description

• Supervise the operational aspects of radiation protection program.
• Cooperate with the officers of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and facilitating internal and external audits.
• Undertake the radiation safety assessment of new installations, process and equipment prior to their acceptance.
• Specifying appropriate monitoring procedure.
• Ensure the availability and calibration of radiation monitoring instruments and service as required.
• Systematically and periodically reviewing monitoring programme an all-area where radiation sources are used, stored or disposed off
• Exercising and carrying out emergency procedures.
• providing waste disposal procedure in accordance with the condition of the license or as specified by the PNRA
• Reporting all overexposures, accidents and losses of radiation sources and reporting to the radiation protection committee/PNRA as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MSc / BS in Physics or relevant field with 2-3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using software systems for managing patient and laboratory records