Lead Biomedical Engineer - Retainer

• 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,
• Carrying out installation of equipment and end user training activities as needed,
• Perform any other tasks relevant to design activity when required,
• Maintain accurate, current, comprehensive documentation for each area of responsibility.

• 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.

• Advanced University (Master's) Degree in Biomedical engineering or related field is required,
• A Bachelor degree combined with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Five years (or more based on academic credentials) of progressive experience in the biomedical engineering field is required,
• Experience in the maintenance and the acquisition of health biomedical equipment is required
• Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners is required,
• Experience working in developing countries is an asset,
• Proficiency with computers in particular AutoCAD, and other related software related to the positions field of expertise is highly desirable,
• Professional membership of certified associations is preferential,
• Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors such as Global Fund, USAID, World Bank, etc. is an advantage.

• Full working knowledge of English is required,
• Knowledge of French is a strong asset.

Contract type: ICA 10/Retainer
Contract level: LICA 10

Contract duration: one year, renewable subject to performance and business needs

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
peace and 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 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on
behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of
nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labour force — a
strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We
continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that
encourage the recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and
personal demands.