Job Description
Functions / Key Results Expected
Under supervision of the Senior Project Manager, the Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Provide prompt, high quality and professional engineering support in all activities related to the research, commission and installation of medical equipment such as:
- Participate in the review and analysis of existing health equipment and installations (field assessments) in various sites.
- Review the medical equipment specifications and requirements under design, in terms of accuracy, suitability and context.
- Participate in meetings and work closely with other respective medical experts to identify exact Locations and dimensions for equipment to facilitate better and efficient patient and process flows.
- Assess the probabilities for integration of the new equipment into existing medical systems.
- Prepare drawings to show proposed locations and installation for the medical equipment
- Develop the schedule of the requirements, conditions, evaluation criteria and exact submission needed from the bidders before the bid solicitation.
- Produce bills of quantities for tender purposes in terms of accuracy and content.
- Prepare technical specifications for medical systems including components, products, apparatus, and services together with the expected quality of workmanship, in close coordination with the Procurement team.
- Preparation of estimates of prices for all medical equipment.
- Participate as technical evaluator of proposals for the supply of medical equipment.
- Participate in scheduled site visits for inspection during implementation.
- Witness the testing, commissioning of the installed equipment, the training of end-users and review shop drawings from contractors and issue a take-over certificate of the installed equipment.
- Development of a comprehensive maintenance plan for the installed equipment.
- Keep files and records of the design processes and decisions.
- Scheduling requested tasks related to medical works.
- Maintain accurate, current, comprehensive documentation for each area of responsibility.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
- Prepare weekly & monthly progress reports: progress of works based on the established schedules and plans, encountered problems, solutions, planning of activities for the following week, etc.
- Consolidated monthly/quarterly progress reports
- Prepare and maintain an inventory list of medical equipment
- Prepare operational and maintenance plans for all medical equipment
Stakeholder Management
- Establish solid working relationship with the government
- Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products
- Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance)
- Manage the information flows between the project(s) and the government
- Liaise with technical committee and end users
Final Product
- Prepare an accurate inventory list of all medical equipment
- Complete operational and maintenance plans for all medical equipment
Education
- An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in biomedical engineering, project management, or in any relevant area is required.
- A university degree (Bachelor’s degree level) with a combination of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a biomedical engineer may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience/Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in medical equipment management, purchase and/or installation and maintenance is required.
- Working experience in developing countries will be an asset.
- Experience in the maintenance and the acquisition of health biomedical equipment is an asset
- Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners is an asset.
- Proficiency with computers in particular AutoCAD, and other related software related to the position’s field of expertise is highly desirable.
- Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors such as Global Fund, USAID, World Bank, etc. is an advantage.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.
About the Organization
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
