VAC-11503 Biomedical Engineer

This TOR is being advertised only for talent pool building purposes, this is not a live role.

This TOR is being advertised only for talent pool building purposes, this is not a live role.The specific tasks might include but will not be limited to:

• Participation in the meetings with the project stakeholders & work with them closely in the phase of needs assessment for the identification of the required medical equipment. This includes needs assessment for existing facilities or locations.

• Participation in field site visits to identified locations as required, to determine the availability of existing, required services & space requirements, particularly for big size medical equipment such as X rays, MRI, CT.

• Review & consolidate the equipment lists by type of service.

• Review the current operational condition of the existing medical equipment & collect information from the hospital technicians & authorities on their operational performances.

• Participate in the preliminary cost estimation for the inception report following the site assessment.

• Participate in the cost estimation for the medical equipment to be procured under the project.

• Verifications of imported medical equipment for specification compliance prior to installations.

• Project implementation coordination with the government & other project stakeholders.

• Prepare work progress reports.

• Collect information on the existing operational & maintenance plans for all medical equipment / systems installed at the project sites.

• Collect information related to the availability of adequate electric power to run the existing equipment & any protection equipment (UPS, voltage regulator, etc.).

• Any other business related to data collection for existing medical equipment & their current condition as directed by the Senior Project Manager.

• Travel to project sites if required.

Performance & monitor control:

• Participate in the technical evaluation of bids / tenders / proposals received from prospective vendors for various medical related equipment, especially for PSA oxygen plants.

• Escalate risks & Issues to the Supervising Engineer & / or Project Manager in a timely fashion.

• Assist in the final acceptance & handover of the commissioned equipment in coordination with the project team & client.

• Provide timely inputs to the project team, including engineers & consultants as required.

• Provide reports or inputs to reports as required.

This role reports to the line manager.

• Masters Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Project Management or in any relevant area is required, a Bachelor’s Degree level with a combination of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a Biomedical Engineer may be accepted in lieu of a Masters Degree.

• A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in medical equipment management, purchase & / or installation & maintenance is required.

• Expertise in biomedical equipment is desired.

• Working experience in developing countries will be an asset.

• Experience in the maintenance & the acquisition of health biomedical equipment is an asset.

• Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments & development partners is an asset.

• Proficiency with computers in particular AutoCAD & other related software related to the positions field of expertise is highly desirable.

• Experience working with developing nations, the UN & / or donors such as World Bank, etc. is an advantage.

• Fluency & proficiency in English is required.

• Develops & implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term & externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates & perceives the impact & implications of future decisions & activities on other parts of the organization.

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.

• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate leadership styles 

• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes their impact on their beneficiaries.

• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.

• Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.

• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner.

• Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

This role has no team management repsonsibility.

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

• This TOR is being advertised only for talent pool building purposes, this is not a live role.