Biomedical Engineer (Design) - Retainer

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-9 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-9 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce with a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

UNOPS Hub in Amman

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen, in partnership with bilateral donors, national governments, and other UN agencies. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development, and technical management, and provides financial, human resources, and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, in order to support the response to the current needs and national priorities in the region.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

Project Background:

In an effort to support improved access to public health services, UNOPS is embarking on a project that aims to enhance the absorption capacity of the public health systems in different countries across the hub. The projects will entail a component that aims to design, furnish and equip the targeted health facilities.

The primary objective of this consultancy is to engage a highly experienced Biomedical Engineer to support the design and layout of health facilities, ensuring optimal distribution of medical equipment and strict adherence to medical codes and standards.

Functional Responsibilities

The incumbent shall work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Head of Programme, She/ he will be required to undertake the following tasks:

Health Facility Design:

• Collaborate with the design team to ensure health facilities are designed to accommodate the optimal distribution of medical equipment.
• Prepare the MEP and structural provisions for medical equipment installation.
• Advise regarding the options and alternatives of the required medical equipment taking into account the local market needs and availability.
• Provide expertise in the layout and spatial design of medical units within healthcare facilities.
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, as well as Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) aspects into the project during the design and construction/rehabilitation phases;
• Ensure PSEA measures are implemented throughout the project implementation, as per the country PSEA action plan.

Medical Equipment Planning:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of medical equipment needs for each designated area within health facilities.
• contribute to the tender process by contributing to finalize the solicitation documents, reviewing and evaluating offers as and when needed.

Compliance with Medical Codes and Standards:

• Support the project team in reviewing the design from a medical planning perspective, review the design layout and ensure strict compliance with relevant medical codes, standards, and regulations in the design and planning of health facilities.
• Stay updated on industry advancements and changes in medical equipment standards to ensure continuous compliance.

Quality Assurance:

• Support the project team in developing and implementing quality assurance protocols for the installation and functioning of medical equipment from medical planning perspective..
• Work with the project team and Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with established standards.

Capacity Building:

• Contribute to capacity building and support the project team in training and guidance to relevant stakeholders, including facility management staff as needed on maintenance and operational relevant matters.
• Support the project team in sharing knowledge to enhance the understanding of biomedical engineering principles among relevant personnel.

Administrative tasks:

• Keep files and records of the design processes.
• Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to medical works.

Stakeholder Management

• Contribute to the establishment of solid working relationships with the Associate and Design Company.
• Participation in the meetings with the Design Company and work closely with their respective medical consultants during the workshop drawings for the medical equipment (identify exact Locations and dimensions for the equipment).

Perform any other tasks relevant to design activity as assigned.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• contribute in preparing the monthly progress reports based on the established schedules and plans, encountered problems, solutions, planning of activities, etc.
• Maintaining, accurate, quality and completion documentation as identified in responsibilities above .

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Advanced university degree/Master’s degree in biomedical engineering or related fields such as electrical engineering, Architectural or industrial Engineering, or other relevant Healthcare profession, from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare facility design, medical equipment planning, and compliance with medical codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the latest advancements in biomedical engineering and medical equipment technology.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years (or more depending on academic credentials) of experience in medical systems design and construction for medium to large scale health care facilities.
• Good knowledge in industrial medical equipment and planning covering different health care types including general and specialized health facilities.
• Familiarity with the requirements and sizes of the different medical equipment needed in different health facilities.
• Good knowledge in medical engineering planning and the relevant codes and standards.
• Experience in computer drafting software, particularly “AutoCAD” is desired.
• Experience in health consulting, universal health coverage or health systems strengthening is an advantage.
• Experience working with developing and international nations and/or large global donors is an advantage.

Languages:

• Full proficiency in Arabic and English is required.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: Retainer ICA
2. Contract level: Local ICA Specialist level 9
3. Contract duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.