Technical Specialist Oxygen Systems Support

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• Comprehensive technical assistance, including follow up on site assessment and preparation, site readiness, installation and commissioning
• Regular status updates to the broader PIB team on the progress of technical assistance, including challenges and recommended solutions for successful PIB implementation in the designated countries.

• Input to terms of reference/solicitation documents
• Review of technical proposals (e.g. Medical Gas Piping Design and/or implementation)

• Provide technical follow-up for the maintenance of PIBs during the 2-year standard maintenance package.
• Quarterly reports on the status of PIB maintenance within the 2-year standard maintenance package, highlighting any issues, improvements, or recommendations.
• A final report summarizing the overall maintenance performance during the 2-year period, with lessons learned and best practices.
• Receive all maintenance reports and file them in the designated system/tracker.

• Develop a guidance document for Country Offices (COs) on the implementation of preventative and corrective maintenance services and effectively communicate this guidance whenever needed.
• Produce and communicate necessary tools and guidance, such as a template maintenance contract, a list of spare parts, and information on how to select the right maintenance support to ensure the sustainability of PIBs.

• Develop, approve, and communicate a strategy for sustaining PIBs beyond the initial 2-year maintenance period.

• University degree in engineering (Biomedical/Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil), medicine, logistics, public health, business administration or related discipline.  Advanced university degree (Masters) is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of years professional and relevant work experience in medical devices and/or oxygen delivery systems (ideally plants specifically)
• Familiarity and experience working in LMICs is considered a strong asset
• Hands-on experience in implementation of oxygen delivery systems including PSA plants is considered a strong asset
• Experience in producing detailed technical specifications, guidance and SOPs for use and maintenance of medical devices and/or oxygen systems is considered a strong asset
• Familiarity and experience working in UNICEF or other UN agencies is considered an asset
• Experienced knowledge and understanding of public procurement principles is an asset

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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