EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011.  RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.

 

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

 

Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer (1)

 

Reports To: Manager- Corporate Services

 

Location: Lusaka

 

Job Objective

To supervise and undertake the provision of human resource functions and administrative as well logistical support services in order to facilitate smooth operations of the Institution.

 

Key Accountabilities

  1. Supervises and undertakes effectively human resource planning in order to meet the human resource needs of the Institution.
  2. Supervises and undertakes effectively human resource development in order to enhance staff and organizational performance
  3. Supervises and undertakes timely recruitment and placement of appropriate staff in order to facilitate efficient operations of the Institution.
  4. Supervises and undertakes effectively interpretation and implementation of Conditions of Service in order to maintain consistency in their applications.
  5. Manages the payroll process and ensures timely preparation and maintenance of the payroll inputs and staff establishment in order to facilitate payment of personnel emoluments and ensure adherence to approved staffing levels.
  6. Supervises and undertakes timely development and implementation of staff welfare programmes in order to enhance staff morale in the Institution.
  7. Supervises and undertakes effectively the provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate the smooth operations of the Authority.
  8. Manages effectively the implementation of the performance management systems in order to facilitate attainment of departmental objectives.
  9. Manages effectively human, financial and other logistical resources in the department in order to ensure the attainment of the departmental objectives
  10. Undertaking any other tasks/assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor

 Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

  1. Full Form (V)/Grade 12 Certificate
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent
  3. Up to date paid up Member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)

 Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

  1. Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position
  2. Ability to interpret and apply labour laws and employment regulations
  3. Experience with Payroll Systems such as Sage Evolution will be an added advantage

Skills/Attributes

  1. Able to communicate effectively in English
  2. Able to write analytical and technical reports
  3. Analytical skills
  4. Management skills
  5. Leadership skills
  6. Computer skills
  7. Interpersonal skills
  8. Negotiation skills
  9. Self-Motivated
  10. Conflict resolution
  11. Confidentiality
  12. Integrity

 

Method of Application

Interested individuals should send their applications together with copies of their certificates, detailed curriculum vitae and three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than Friday 23rd February, 2024. Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the position of Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer” for hard copy submissions while the subject in the electronic submissions should clearly indicate the position being applied for as “Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer”. Electronic submissions should be sent to radiation@rpa.gov.zm

 

The Executive Director

Radiation Protection Authority

Exploration House, Government Road

P.O Box 50002

Ridgeway

LUSAKA

 

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.