Quality Manager (Dosimetry Laboratory)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that works to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes. Established in 1957, the IAEA has a mission to enhance global nuclear safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and to foster international cooperation in the field of nuclear science and technology. The organization operates in over 170 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees. The IAEA's headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria, and it has laboratories in Seibersdorf and Monaco. The agency's work encompasses various areas, including nuclear energy, health, food security, and environmental protection, with a focus on sustainable development and the application of nuclear techniques.

Job Overview:
The Quality Manager (Dosimetry Laboratory) plays a crucial role in supporting the IAEA's dosimetry services by providing technical support and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. This position involves coordinating all integrated QMS related activities, contributing to research and development (R&D) work, and mentoring scientific visitors and IAEA fellows in dosimetry audit and calibration QMS procedures. The Quality Manager is expected to be a technical specialist in dosimetry instrumentation, calibration, and audit methodologies, while also being responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the dosimetry laboratory's integrated quality and safety management system. The role requires a proactive approach to ensure the safe and effective application of nuclear technology in medical physics, particularly in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, and nuclear medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Quality Manager (Dosimetry Laboratory) is responsible for coordinating QMS related activities in the Dosimetry Laboratory as the DOL Quality Manager. This includes overseeing the implementation of quality assurance programs, maintaining the DOL QMS, reviewing it for improvements, arranging internal and external audits, and maintaining records of customer complaints, corrective actions, and the risk register. The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of dosimetry auditing services, ensuring quality assurance of data processing and preparing reports on audit results. Additionally, the Quality Manager will execute quality control procedures relevant to auditing services, analyze results using statistical models, identify deviations and possible causes, and suggest improvements in auditing procedures. The role also involves contributing to the DOL R&D work, providing measurement support to coordinated research projects in dosimetry, and mentoring scientific visitors and training IAEA fellows in dosimetry audit and calibration QMS procedures. It is important to note that the incumbent may work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials and must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service, subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring program.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Dosimetry or Medical Radiation Physics, with an advanced university degree being an asset. A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in radiation dosimetry is required, along with experience in dosimetry and instrumentation systems related to calibration and auditing. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems used in radiation dosimetry is essential, as is experience in contributing to research and development projects related to radiation dosimetry. The ability to mentor, teach, or tutor is also necessary, along with excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Dosimetry or Medical Radiation Physics. An advanced university degree in a related field would be advantageous and may enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the field of radiation dosimetry. Candidates should have experience with dosimetry and instrumentation systems, particularly in relation to calibration and auditing processes. Additionally, experience with Quality Management Systems specific to radiation dosimetry is necessary, as well as a background in contributing to research and development projects in this area. Experience in mentoring or teaching is also beneficial.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, is considered a valuable asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package, including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70,212, subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance. Additionally, a variable post adjustment currently amounts to US $28,085, along with dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation, and repatriation expenses. Other benefits include six weeks of annual leave, home leave travel, a pension plan, and health insurance. The IAEA is committed to gender equality and promoting a diverse workforce, encouraging applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries. Staff members are international civil servants and must adhere to the highest ethical standards, with a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims of the United Nations and the IAEA.