Electro-Medical Technician
Manage, maintain and repair hospital equipment in MINUSCA facilities.
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Overview
Manage, maintain and repair hospital equipment in MINUSCA facilities.
You have:
- Bachelor's Degree in hospital engineering or electro-medical engineering from an accredited tertiary institution.
- At least 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in electro-medical engineering and logistics management.
- Ability to write clearly and to communicate effectively orally.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
- Driving license is required.
- Working knowledge of English is mandatory, French is optional.
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (MINUSCA), the Electro-medical Technician shall carry out the following tasks:
- Apply theories and techniques of hospital and electro-medical engineering by managing, maintaining and repairing hospital equipment of all MINUSCA UNOE medical facilities.
- In collaboration with the MINUSCA Medical Cell Property Management Assistant, keep record of stocks and account for all dental, radiological, laboratory and theatre machines/equipment and other related equipment according to recommended guidelines.
- Ensure the installation and efficient performance of newly acquired hospital equipment in the MINUSCA Hybrid facilities and other UNOE clinics.
- Ensure the routine maintenance and repairing of dental, laboratory, radiological and other hospital equipment/machines in order to ensure their efficient performance in MINUSCA UNOE medical facilities.
- Assist the MINUSCA Medical Cell Pharmacist in the requisition of spare or replacement parts for faulty hospital equipments/machines and other matters related to hospital/electro-medical engineering.
- Carry out relevant and regular reporting as required for proper management of all hospital equipment of MINUSCA UNOE medical facilities.
- Assist in the organisation of continuous training on hospital equipment/machines and other related matters to related medical personnel of the MINUSCA UNOE medical facilities.
- Carry out other related tasks and duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer MINUSCA.
- The Electro-medical Technician shall not communicate to anyone whatsoever or use to his/her advantage any information, documents, facts and communication which shall come to your knowledge in the course of this appointment, except with the permission of the Chief Medical Officer MINUSCA
- When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent should set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
Diploma Program (4 years), Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in hospital engineering or electro-medical engineering from an accredited tertiary institution.
Required experience:
36 Months
Experience remark:
At least 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and/or international level in electro-medical engineering and logistics management. Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is desirable. Previous experiences from UN missions or any UN agency are an asset.
Also required:
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team of international and national personnel.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
- French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Electrical engineering, Paramedical experience, Other premises management/maintenance, supply, or purchasing related experience
Driving license:
Yes
Competencies values:
Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Communication, Judgement and Decision-making, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 16-05-2021
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to repair a malfunctioning medical device. What steps did you take? | This question assesses your practical experience and problem-solving skills in a medical setting. | Detail the situation, your evaluation process, the actions you took, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with safety standards in medical equipment management? | Safety is crucial in medical fields; this question evaluates your understanding of compliance requirements. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful teamwork experience in a healthcare environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approach do you take in managing inventory for medical equipment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with new technologies in medical equipment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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