Lead Biomedical Engineer

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Position Title: Lead Biomedical Engineer
Location: Vientiane
Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Deadline Date: 28-Nov-2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNOPS, which stands for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Established in 1973, UNOPS is dedicated to helping people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. With a mission to provide project management, procurement, and infrastructure services, UNOPS operates in over 80 countries worldwide, employing thousands of personnel. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality services in various sectors, including health, infrastructure, and humanitarian assistance, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Job Overview:
The Lead Biomedical Engineer will play a crucial role in the project team responsible for implementing health-related projects in Lao PDR. This position involves managing a range of tasks associated with the needs assessment, evaluation, installation, training, commissioning, and testing of medical equipment, furniture, and appliances. The Lead Biomedical Engineer will also contribute to the capacity-building component of the project, supporting the Ministry of Health in Lao PDR by providing technical assistance in biomedical engineering. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that health system service gaps are identified and addressed effectively, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lead Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for conducting technical assessments and stakeholder consultations to identify health system service gaps and needs. This includes evaluating medical equipment requirements and operational performances, producing reports on efficiency, reliability, and safety, and following up on warranty maintenance. The engineer will define and review medical equipment technical specifications, develop equipment lists and layouts, and prepare cost estimates for medical equipment. Additionally, the role involves drafting Terms of Reference (TORs) for consulting services, reviewing and verifying technical deliverables, coordinating project implementation, conducting market surveys, and supervising equipment installation and training of end-users. The engineer will also support the development of standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted. Certification or specialized training in hospital planning, medical waste management, or medical equipment specification and installation is highly desirable. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in hospital planning, medical waste management, and medical equipment specification and installation is required, along with familiarity with regional healthcare systems and regulations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering or a closely relevant discipline. In lieu of the advanced degree, a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted. Specialized training or certification in areas such as hospital planning, medical waste management, or medical equipment specification and installation is highly desirable and can enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in fields such as hospital planning, medical waste management, and medical equipment specification and installation. Experience in the Southeast Asia and Pacific regions is considered an asset, particularly familiarity with regional healthcare systems, regulations, and practices. Candidates should also have experience in the rehabilitation and construction of healthcare facilities and working with various health sector stakeholders, including governments and development partners.

Languages:
Full working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is International ICA, with a contract level of IICA-

• The duration of the contract is ongoing, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. The application period for this position is from November 15, 2024, to November 28, 2024, and applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date. This position is full-time and may involve international recruitment.