Training Officer (Medical Physics)(P2)
JOB DETAIL
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Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA’s Major Programme 2, “Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection”. This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme’s objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.
The Division of Human Health is organized into four Sections whose objectives are to enhance the capabilities of Member States to address needs related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear techniques within a framework of quality assurance.The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA’s Major Programme 2, “Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection”. This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme’s objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.
The Division of Human Health is organized into four Sections whose objectives are to enhance the capabilities of Member States to address needs related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear techniques within a framework of quality assurance.
The Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section (DMRP) is responsible for quality assurance and metrology in radiation medicine. The Section works closely with clinical colleagues of the Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy Section and the Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging Section. Specifically, DMRP provides technical support in medical physics to ensure the safe and effective applications of nuclear technology in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. It operates the Dosimetry Laboratory located at the Agency’s Laboratories, Seibersdorf, and provides a dosimetry calibration service and a dosimetry auditing and verification service for Member States.
Main Purpose
As a member of the Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, reporting to the Section Head, the Training Officer contributes specialized technical knowledge and experience to the implementation of medical physics training activities. The incumbent supports the development of new educational material, monitors and reports on the effectiveness of training provided, and maintains the update of the relevant websites. He/she contributes to the implementation of training courses organized under the Technical Cooperation Programme.
Role
The Training Officer is: 1) a technical specialist in medical physics; 2) a collaborator, supporting the development and update of training material; 3) a contributor to developments related to the monitoring of training activities and to maintaining and improving the quality of the training in medical physics; 4) an analyst evaluating, extracting and analysing feedback from trainees on the effectiveness of the training activities.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Support the training activities in medical physics and follow-up on their effectiveness:
– Contribute to the identification of training needs in medical physics areas and the development of appropriate training methodologies and tools;
– Contribute to the development and update of training material and ensuring harmonization of inputs to achieve overall consistency of the training;
– Support the integration of the training material into e-learning modules;
– Collect and analyse the feedback from trainees and suggest necessary adjustments to the training programme.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
| Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
| Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analytical thinking | Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions. |
| Partnership building | Develops and maintains partnerships needed for his/her work. Establishes and nurtures positive relations with partners and stakeholders. |
| Technical/scientific credibility | Acquires and applies new skills to remain up to date in his/her area of expertise. Reliably applies knowledge of basic technical/scientific methods and concepts. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Physics | Radiotherapy Physics | Knowledgeable of clinical practice in radiotherapy medical physics |
| Medical Physics | Education and Training in Medical Radiation Physics | Good knowledge of education and clinical training requirements in medical physics. |
| Medical Physics | Medical Radiation Physics | Good knowledge of clinical dosimetry and medical physics principles. |
Asset Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Physics | Diagnostic Radiology Physics | Knowledge of clinical practice in diagnostic radiology physics is an asset. |
| Medical Physics | Nuclear Medicine Physics | Knowledge of clinical practice in nuclear medicine physics is an asset. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- An advanced degree/Master’s degree in Medical Physics or closely related field.
- A minimum of two years of working experience in a radiotherapy or diagnostic imaging centre, implementing dosimetry and medical physics procedures.
- Experience as part of a team delivering projects in the area of education and training is an asset.
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $50377 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 24785*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
- Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.
