Biomedical Technician

CTG overview:
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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Overview of position:
This position is in Medical Supply Chain Management dividion & the consultant will be under the Medical Services Section of our client. S / he will be based in Mission Head Quarters (MHQ) in Bamako.

Within delegated authority & under the overall supervision of the Chief Medical Officer & the direct supervision of Medical Supply Chain & Logistics Unit, the Biomedical Technician will be responsible for the following duties:
Installs, maintains & calibrates medical equipment in the UN medical facilities & ambulances in order to ensure occupational safety & environmental protection.
Maintains & calibrates various electrical medical equipment in the UN medical facilities in order to improve diagnostic accuracy & efficiency in treatment.
Performs testing, troubleshooting & repairs of medical equipment & devices.
Trains & educates end users on how to optimally operate medical devices.
Drafts SOP’s on medical equipment use & precautions.
Prepares reports on testing, calibration & repair of medical equipment.
Manages all medical assets registration on their priority groups & recommends asset disposal methods.
Responds to emergency calls & assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care.
Coordinates movement of patients within & outside the mission.
Ensures effective liaison between the Mission’s Medical Cell & other Sections in the mission such as Supply, MovCon, Aviation Security, MSC, Transport, etc.
Work in the walk in clinic providing support.
Performs other related duties as required by the UN.

Project reporting:
This role will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Medical Officer & the direct supervision of Medical Supply Chain & Logistics Unit.

Key competencies:
High school or equivalent diploma in medical field / biomedical technology is required, a university degree in mathematics ,electrical engineering or related field is highly desirable with at least 7 years of progressive experience as a Biomedical Technician or related area.
Experience in a UN peacekeeping or in an international organization is highly desirable.
English & French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral & written English is required.
Shows pride in work & in achievements, demonstrates professional competence & mastery of subject matter, is conscientious & efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines & achieving results, is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives & ensuring the equal participation of women & men in all areas of work.
Speaks & writes clearly & effectively, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others & responds appropriately, asks questions to clarify & exhibits interest in having two way communication, tailors language, tone, style & format to match audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information & keeping people informed.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas & expertise, is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda, supports & acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments & accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identifies priority activities & assignments, adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time & resources for completing work, foresees risks & allows for contingencies when planning, monitors & adjusts plans & actions as necessary, uses time efficiently.
Takes ownership of all responsibilities & honours commitments.
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost & quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations & rules.
Provides oversight & takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
Takes personal responsibility for his / her own shortcomings & those of the work unit, where applicable.
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” & seeks to see things from clients’ point of view.
Establishes & maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust & respect.
Identifies clients’ needs & matches them to appropriate solutions.
Monitors ongoing developments inside & outside the clients’ environment to keep informed & anticipate problems.
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation / profession, actively seeks to develop oneself professionally & personally.
Contributes to the learning of colleagues & subordinates.
Shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn & improve.
Keeps abreast of available technology.
Understands applicability & limitation of technology to the work of the office, actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
UN staff across the organization.
Military, police & security personnel.
Physicians & nurses outside the UN.
Delegates & INGO representatives.
Visitors & Malian citizens.

Further information:
Field experience in a resource scarce environment, knowledge & experience in field mission asset management.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.