Lead Biomedical Engineer - Retainer

Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2022/B5302/24289
Department/office AFR, SNMCO, Senegal MCO
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-10
Application period 04-Aug-2022 to 18-Aug-2022


Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

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UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.
With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Located in Dakar, the UNOPS office in Senegal has developed a strong working relation with the Governments of West Africa and international partners over the years. It provides technical support in strategic development areas including elections; Procurement and related capacity building; Environmental protection, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation and development.

In Benin, UNOPS has supported the Ministry of Health in its response to COVID-19 through the acquisition of medical equipment and delivery of one fully equipped mobile laboratory (P3) and two national laboratories (P3). UNOPS is continuing to support the Ministry of Health in the framework of the PAUPPI project, through the acquisition of medical equipment and the delivery of four Epidemiologic Treatment Centers in the cities of Lokossa, Abomey, Porto Novo and Parakou.

Building on this ongoing collaboration, UNOPS has recently signed a new project with the Government of Benin. The objective of this project is to strengthen the capacities of the Benin Ministry of Health through the acquisition and installation of medical and non-medical equipment in the healthcare facilities located in Cotonou, Lokassa, Abomey, Parakou, Natitingou and Porto-Novo.

In the long term, both ongoing projects will contribute to enhancing the national healthcare platform in Benin.

In this context, UNOPS SNMCO is looking for a Lead Biomedical Engineer who will support the implementation of the aforementioned projects, working under the supervision of the Project Manager.

The Lead Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks:  ...

Education Advanced University (Master's) Degree in Biomedical engineering ...

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...

Contract type: ICA 10/Retainer Contract level: LICA 10 Contract duration: one y...

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Appl...

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp...
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TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing 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.

We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf on our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core.

We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.

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