Lead Biomedical Engineer (Technical Lead)

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.