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Working Together for Radiation Safety
Authorization and Compliance Division
Authorization and Compliance Division
Licensing, authorization and regulatory compliance of radiation practices and facilities
The Division regulates the peaceful use of ionising radiation by processing applications for licences, permits, registrations and authorisations
Process applications for licences, permits, registrations and renewals
Evaluate safety assessments and supporting documentation submitted by applicants
Monitor compliance with licence conditions and regulatory requirements
Maintain the national register of authorised facilities, radiation sources and licensees
Provide regulatory guidance to applicants and authorised persons on licensing requirements
Corporate Governance Division
Corporate governance, institutional performance, legal compliance and strategic coordination
The Division strengthens institutional governance by coordinating Board affairs, strategic planning, corporate performance, risk management, and policy development and governance compliance to promote accountability, transparency and effective service delivery
Coordinate Board meetings, governance processes and statutory reporting
Lead institutional strategic planning, monitoring and performance reporting
Coordinate enterprise risk management and internal governance controls
Develop, review and monitor implementation of corporate policies
Promote compliance with governance, legal and regulatory obligations
Corporate Governance Division
Dosimetry and Instrumentation Division
Dosimetry and Instrumentation Division
Occupational dosimetry, radiation monitoring and technical instrumentation services
The Division provides radiation dose monitoring, calibration, radiation measurements to ensure reliable radiation protection services, accurate monitoring and effective regulatory oversight across Malawi
Provide occupational radiation dose monitoring services for radiation workers
Calibrate radiation detection and measurement instruments
Maintain regulatory radiation monitoring equipment and laboratory instruments
Conduct environmental radiation monitoring and technical measurements
Support radiological emergency preparedness with technical monitoring services
Inspection and Enforcement Division
Inspection, regulatory enforcement and compliance monitoring of radiation facilities and activities
The Division safeguards workers, the public and the environment by conducting regulatory inspections, monitoring compliance, investigating violations to ensure the safe and secure use of radiation sources
Conduct routine and reactive inspections
Investigate radiation incidents, accidents and reported violations
Enforce compliance through corrective actions
Verify safe transport, storage, use and disposal of radiation sources
Conduct compliance awareness programmes
