PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide assistance to the EAC Partner States in the Implementation of ICAO Aviation Medicine-related Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and associated Technical Guidance Materials.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Function 1: (including expected results)

Establishing, planning, implementing, supervising and evaluating programs for the region’s Centre for Aviation Medicine (CAM) activities achieving results as:

1. Synergy among EAC Partner states in oversight and enforcement of aviation medical requirements in the region.
2. Common programs for aviation medicine that applies across the EAC Partner States.
3. A center of reference on aviation medicine for the EAC Partner States and beyond.
4. Shared pool of aviation medicine experts to support the aviation personnel licensing function in the region.
5. Shared resources to support flight safety among the EAC Partner States.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

3.1 Education Requirements

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in medicine from a recognized university.

Technical Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

1. Must be a professionally qualified Physician and licensed in the practice of medicine.
2. Must have obtained the Basic Aviation Medicine training at an internationally recognized institution.
3. Possess extensive knowledge of regulatory and clinical civil aviation medicine.
4. Have detailed knowledge and understanding of Civil Aviation Authority rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the medical certification of aviation personnel.
5. Have thorough knowledge of ICAO SARPs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s degree in the relevant field or aviation management. A University Degree in relevant field e.g.    aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic or telecommunication.  An aircraft maintenance engineer’s license with ratings or appropriate approvals. 
• A minimum of 8 years management or supervisory experience with a civil aviation administration, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, airworthiness and flight operation related manuals deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Experience in the preparation, approval and use of airworthiness manuals and related flight operation documentations will be an added advantage

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of airworthiness.
• Knowledge of the requirements for personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with airworthiness. 
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related documentation.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in computer use and general IT applications.
• Good interpersonal skills, high degree of integrity.