Biomedical Engineer-Retainer

UNOPS Kenya Multi Country Office (KEMC) has its own Technical and Design Services Unit (TSU) which comprises a core group of technical staff supplemented by experts employed on a retainer basis.  The group conducts feasibility studies and assessments and engages in design and monitoring work.  The core group’s skills include Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Architects, Design Associates and Quantity Surveyors.  Retainers provide additional capacity in core disciplines as well as GIS and sector specific expertise (roads, healthcare, heritage etc).

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Technical Service Unit Manager and Project Manager, the  Biomedical Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to survey sites, develop specifications for equipment, calculation of quantities and costs, assist in procurement activities, assist in Site Inspections and final handover activities.

The Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for the definition of technical specifications for the procurement of medical equipment required for equipping new and existing Health facilities targeted by the different projects managed by UNOPS. S/he would be involved in providing technical assistance, guidance and expertise to health ministries and other associated implementing partners in assessment of current equipment installations, their suitability in providing the relevant level of service, and where need be develop plans, standards and guidelines for the acquisition, operation, maintenance and replacement of medical equipment. S/he would be involved in providing technical expertise during the bidding process to be able to identify competent equipment suppliers. S/he would be involved in the approval of the equipment and supervise the testing, commissioning and training of the end-users of the medical equipment.

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:

Technical tasks:

• Participate in the review and analysis of  existing health equipment and installations (field assessments) in various sites
• Review the medical equipment specifications and requirements presented by MOH 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.
• Prepare drawings to show proposed  locations and installation for the medical equipment
• Assist in developing the schedule of the requirements, conditions, evaluation criteria and exact submission needed from the bidders before the bid solicitation.
• Assist in producing bill 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.
• Prepare estimates of prices for all 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 taking-over certificate of the installed equipment.
• Develop a comprehensive maintenance plan for the installed equipment.
• Keep files and records of the design processes and decisions.
• Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to medical works.
• Perform any other tasks relevant to design activity when required.
• Maintain accurate, current, comprehensive documentation for each area of responsibility.

Advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering is required.  Additional 2 years of relevant work experience, in combination with a relevant bachelor’s degree, may substitute for the requirement for a Master’s degree.

• At least five years of relevant experience is required
• Experience in the maintenance and the acquisition of health bio-medical equipment is an asset
• Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners is an asset
• Experience working in developing countries is an asset.  
• Good knowledge of the local and international medical Rules and Regulations is an asset.
• Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations is highly desirable.
• High proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet, AutoCAD, and other related software related to the positions field of expertise.
• Professional membership of certified associations is preferential.
• Current driver’s license is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors such as Global Fund, USAID, World Bank, etc. is an advantage.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement

• This is a local post and it is for only Kenyan nationals or individuals with valid residency work permits are eligible to apply.
• The position is based in a family duty station

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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.