Abenanye Emmanuel
Nuclear Safety And Security Expert
Kigali
Summary
A Nuclear safety and security expert Dedicated personality of Using Nuclear Technology in Improving the Diagnosis and treatment of Non communicable Diseases in safe and secure way. A seasoned and Certified Nuclear safety and Security expert with experience in Radiation Protection, Nuclear Security and Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Iam dedicated about harnessing peaceful use of nuclear technologies for the social transformation of African continent in Medicine, Agriculture, Energy ,Construction ,Industries and
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
33
33
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Nuclear Security Officer
Rwandan Utilities Regulatory Authority
12.2018 - Current
- Conducting planning and administering implementation of National Strategy for Nuclear and radioactive source security,
- Ensuring the effective Nuclear Security Detection System is in place for all Country points of entry,
- Developing regulations, licenses and other directives for Nuclear security, Coordinate and take part in monitoring and inspection of physical protection of facilities, practices and radioactive sources,
- Supervise and coordinate transport of nuclear and radioactive sources entering or exiting Rwandan premises,
- Evaluating compliance with relevant laws and regulations for import and export of radioactive materials,
- Overseeing, identifying and advising on appropriate techniques, requirements and methods for secured transportation of radioactive material throughout the country,
- Advising management for the required regulations and other directives to be established for security of nuclear and radiation facilities, practices and materials, Coordinating with regional, and global regulatory entities responsible for Nuclear and radioactive source security,
- Coordinating and take part in international and regional activities, meetings, forums and training related to Nuclear and radioactive source security,
- Prepare annual action plan, reports and budget for the sector
- Contributed valuable input during planning sessions for emergency preparedness drills, ensuring realistic scenarios were presented for optimal training opportunities.
- Participated actively in ongoing professional development programs focused on nuclear security and best practices to stay informed of evolving threats and trends.
- Educated staff members about current threat levels and advised them on how best to mitigate risks associated with potential vulnerabilities within their workspaces or processes.
IAEA ITDB Point of Contact for Rwanda
Government Of Rwanda
05.2019 - Current
- Database Management:Maintaining and update the ITDB with accurate and current information.
Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of the database.
Implement and oversee data quality control processes.
- Data Analysis:Analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, and emerging threats.
Produce analytical reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide data-driven insights to support policy-making and strategic decisions.
- Incident Reporting:Monitoring global incidents of nuclear and radioactive material trafficking.
- Verifying and validating incident reports submitted by member states.
Coordinate with national and international agencies to gather and share information.
- Capacity Building:Developing and deliver training programs for stakeholders on data reporting and analysis.
- Assisting in the development of guidelines and best practices for data management.
- Collaboration and Outreach:Work closely with other IAEA departments, member states, and international organizations.
- Participating in conferences, workshops, and meetings to represent the ITDB.
- Fostering relationships with national points of contact and other stakeholders.
Radiation Protection and Safety Manager
University Teaching Hospital Kigali(CHUK)
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Designated as the Radiation Protection and Safety Manager,
- Head of Ultrasound Imaging Unit.
- Developed emergency response plans for radiological incidents, minimizing risk to personnel and the public.
- Reviewed construction plans for new facilities or renovations involving radioactive materials usage, ensuring compliance with design standards and best practices in radiation safety management.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement in radiation safety practices through proactive monitoring and feedback initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting inspection findings, corrective actions taken, and ongoing progress towards achieving established goals in radiation safety operations management.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies, and best practices.
- Implemented quality control measures for radiological equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.
- Performed dose assessments using appropriate software tools, resulting in optimized protection measures for workers exposed to ionizing radiation.
- Improved staff knowledge and awareness of radiation safety through effective communication and educational workshops.
- Reduced potential hazards by providing training on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Served as the primary contact for all matters related to radiation safety, addressing questions and concerns from staff members.
- Monitored radioactive materials inventory to maintain accurate records and ensure proper disposal or storage.
Radiology Department Unit Manager
Legacy Clinics
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted in development and implementation of Radiation safety policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
- Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas of opportunity within the unit and implementing best practices.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, staff schedules, and unit metrics for transparency and efficient reporting.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
Education
Ph.D. - Nuclear Security
University of National And World Economy(UNWE)
Sofia-Bulgaria 05.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Nuclear Security
University of National And World Economy
Bulgaria 05.2021 - 04.2023
No Degree - Nuclear Safety And Security
IAEA/Ethiopia Regulatory Authority.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 04.2001 -
No Degree - Nuclear Safety
IAEA
Vienna,Austria 04.2001 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Security And Defense Economics
UNWE
Bulgaria 04.2016 - 04.2015
No Degree - Nuclear And Radiological Emergency Preparedness
AMSUNUR/IAEA
Morocco 04.2022 - 05.2022
No Degree - Nuclear Security
University of Wits/IAEA
South Africa 04.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging(Radiagraphy)
ECUREI
Kampala-Uganda 04.2000 - 05.2012
No Degree - Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety
University of Ghana
Accra Ghana 04.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Critical Thinking
Completed training courses
Technical Meeting on Topical Issues in the Development of Nuclear Power Infrastructure Vienna Austria
Start Date 2024-03-12
End Date 2024-03-15
National Workshop on the International Physical Protection Advisory Service , Kigali Rwanda
Start Date 2024-01-09
End Date 2024-01-10
Regional Training Course on Establishing and Implementing a Source Register and Maintaining Regulatory Information Using RAIS+,Kigali Rwanda
Start Date 2023-11-13
End Date 2023-11-17
Interregional Training Course on Specific Design Considerations of Nuclear Cogeneration Projects Using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors (MRs) Vienna Austria
Start Date 2023-10-16
End Date 2023-10-20
Regional Workshop on Nuclear Security Information Exchange and Cooperation for South-East African Countries, Arusha Tanzania
Start Date 2023-06-06
End Date 2023-06-08
Technical workshop on the Use of Unscrewed Aerial Systems for Radiation Detection and Surveillance, Borno Czech Republic
Start Date 2022-09-26
End Date 2022-09-30
Regional Workshop on Nuclear Security Detection Architecture Design, Strategy and Planning
Start Date 2022-08-29
End Date 2022-09-02
Regional (AFRA) Training Course - School of Radiation Emergency Management Rabat Morocco
Start Date 2022-07-04
End Date 2022-07-22
The School on Radiation Technologies, UK
Start Date 2021-10-11
End Date 2021-10-22
National Workshop on Nuclear Security Measures for Major Public Events
Start Date 2021-08-23
End Date 2021-08-27
National Training Course on Equipment Performance Verification for Rwanda Vienna Austria
Start Date 2021-04-25
End Date 2021-04-29
Regional Workshop on Arrangements for the Termination of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
Start Date 2020-08-03
End Date 2020-08-07
Coordination Meeting on the Implementation of Nuclear Security Measures in the Framework of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2020 Vienna Austria
Start Date 2020-01-30
End Date 2020-01-31
Regional School on Nuclear Security
Start Date 2019-11-04
End Date 2019-11-15
Third International Regulators Conference on Nuclear Security, Marrakech, Morocco,
1st to 4th October 2019.
Regional Training Course on Requirements and Procedures for Authorization of the Transport of Radioactive Material, Kigali Rwanda
Start Date 2019-07-22
End Date 2019-07-26
TC Fellowship on establishing and implementing a regulatory infrastructure for radiation safety, Harare Zimbabwe
Start Date 2018-12-03
End Date 2019-05-17
References
- Alex Mutware, Former GM EWATSAN, Rwandan Utilities Regulatory Authority, alex.mutware@rura.rw
- Prof. Tsvetan Tsvetkov, Academic supervisor UNWE. ttsvetkov@iaea.org
- Prof. Emmanuel Rudakemwa Chief Consultant Radiologist at Rwanda military Hospital Email: erudakemwa@gmail.com
Timeline
Ph.D. - Nuclear Security
University of National And World Economy(UNWE)
05.2023 - Current
No Degree - Nuclear And Radiological Emergency Preparedness
AMSUNUR/IAEA
04.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Nuclear Security
University of National And World Economy
05.2021 - 04.2023
IAEA ITDB Point of Contact for Rwanda
Government Of Rwanda
05.2019 - Current
Nuclear Security Officer
Rwandan Utilities Regulatory Authority
12.2018 - Current
Radiology Department Unit Manager
Legacy Clinics
08.2016 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Security And Defense Economics
UNWE
04.2016 - 04.2015
Radiation Protection and Safety Manager
University Teaching Hospital Kigali(CHUK)
03.2013 - 11.2019
No Degree - Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety
University of Ghana
04.2012 - 05.2016
No Degree - Nuclear Security
University of Wits/IAEA
04.2010 - 04.2011
No Degree - Nuclear Safety And Security
IAEA/Ethiopia Regulatory Authority.
04.2001 -
No Degree - Nuclear Safety
IAEA
04.2001 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging(Radiagraphy)
ECUREI
04.2000 - 05.2012
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