lead Biomedical Engineer (technical lead)UNOPS

Functions / Key Results Expected
Under supervision of the Senior Project Manager, 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:
Participate in the review and analysis of existing health equipment and installations (field assessments) in various sites.
Review the medical equipment specifications and requirements 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.
Assess the probabilities for integration of the new equipment into existing medical systems.
Prepare drawings to show proposed locations and installation for the medical equipment
Develop the schedule of the requirements, conditions, evaluation criteria and exact submission needed from the bidders before the bid solicitation.
Produce bills 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.
Preparation of estimates of prices for all medical equipment.
Participate as technical evaluator of proposals for the supply of 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 take-over certificate of the installed equipment.
Development of a comprehensive maintenance plan for the installed equipment.
Keep files and records of the design processes and decisions.
Scheduling requested tasks related to medical works.
Maintain accurate, current, comprehensive documentation for each area of responsibility.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
Prepare weekly & monthly progress reports: progress of works based on the established schedules and plans, encountered problems, solutions, planning of activities for the following week, etc.
Consolidated monthly/quarterly progress reports
Prepare and maintain an inventory list of medical equipment
Prepare operational and maintenance plans for all medical equipment
Stakeholder Management
Establish solid working relationship with the government
Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products
Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance)
Manage the information flows between the project(s) and the government
Liaise with technical committee and end users
Final Product
Prepare an accurate inventory list of all medical equipment
Complete operational and maintenance plans for all medical equipment
Education
An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in biomedical engineering, project management, or in any relevant area is required.
A university degree (Bachelor's degree level) with a combination of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a biomedical engineer may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience/Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in medical equipment management, purchase and/or installation and maintenance is required.
Working experience in developing countries will be an asset.
Experience in the maintenance and the acquisition of health biomedical equipment is an asset
Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners is an asset.
Proficiency with computers in particular AutoCAD, and other related software related to the position's field of expertise is highly desirable.
Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors such as Global Fund, USAID, World Bank, etc. is an advantage.
Language Requirements
Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.
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Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time