Director, Nuclear Installations Directorate at Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Nuclear Regulatory Authority
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement the Directorate's annual research strategy, work plans and budget in alignment with the Authority's regulatory mandate
- Advise Management on priority regulatory research needs and translate research findings into evidence-based regulatory actions
- Lead the formulation and execution of research programmes in nuclear safety, radiation safety, nuclear security and emergency preparedness and response
- Collaborate with state security agencies, technical partners and other stakeholders to design and implement strategic regulatory research initiatives
- Coordinate the operations and development of the Nuclear Security Support Centre and related regulatory research facilities
- Oversee the establishment, accreditation and effective operation of laboratories supporting regulatory research activities
- Ensure the integration of research outputs into regulatory frameworks, inspections, licensing and enforcement processes
- Prepare and submit comprehensive annual reports on research outputs and regulatory impact
- Identify staff capacity needs and oversee continuous professional development within the Directorate
- Lead, supervise and appraise staff performance to ensure high productivity, accountability and service excellence
- Minimum of PhD in Physical Sciences, relevant engineering or equivalent with emphasis on nuclear discipline
- Must have in-depth theoretical and practical training in radiation protection and safety and the regulation of nuclear facilities and materials
- Must have at least 9 years of combined relevant experience in nuclear and radiation safety
- Must be at least a Principal Research Scientist
- Must not be more than 55 years old on the first appointment
- Must have attended senior management development courses
- The position is for a 5 year period but may be renewed for a second term
- Applicants must be able to serve a full term of 5 years
- Full Curriculum Vitae
- Vision statement not more than 2 pages, indicating the applicant's vision for the advertised position
Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana
Houses 1 & 2, Neutron Avenue
P.O.Box AE 50 Atomic Energy
Kwabenya, AccraClosing Date: 28 February, 2026
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