Lead Biomedical Engineer

Contract

This is a ICS-10 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Civil Service. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about ICS-10 contracts.

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 — 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.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background information - Regional Technical Roster

As the Asia Region (AR) continues to develop a pipeline for future projects, it is important that it has a fast and efficient way to engage with key technical roles to kick-start or to support operations in a timely manner. To that extent, the AR will establish regional technical rosters for key technical profiles with the aim to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process and quickly get experts on board.

This position is located in the Asian Region, Engineering Section in Country Offices. They are responsible for applying standard engineering practices and precedents in the design, construction, maintenance, repair and liquidation of structures, facilities and systems required to support, develop and oversee the UNOPS portfolio of programs and projects in Country Offices and to ensure that synergies between programs and projects are effectively developed UNOPS projects. Project could include post-disaster recovery, peace-building, health, and food security. UNOPS is expanding its infrastructure and procurement services in Country offices.

Besides fund management, Country Offices are also engaged with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects, including design, construction, and rehabilitation of health-related (clinics and hospital) and the procurement of medical equipment and supplies.

In order to support its response to the COVID-19 situation and its capacity to implement health related projects/programs, UNOPS is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead Biomedical Engineer to be part of its roster of retainers.

The Lead Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for all the tasks associated with the need assessment, evaluation, installations, training, commissioning and testing of the medical equipment, furniture and appliances that are to be purchased by the Country Office as health-related projects/programs.

Functional Responsibilities

The specific tasks might include but will not be limited to:

• Participation in the meetings with the project stakeholders and work with them closely in the phase of Needs Assessment for the identification of the required medical equipment. This can also include Needs Assessment for existing facilities or locations.
• Participation in field site visits to identified locations as required, to determine the availability of existing required services and space requirements, particularly for big size medical equipment such as X-Rays, MRI, CT.
• Review and consolidate the equipment lists by type of service. Review their operational performances, and make recommendations
• Preparation of the technical specifications and bill of quantities are to be incorporated into the tender documents of the medical equipment to be procured under the project
• Prepare Cost Estimates for the medical equipment to be procured under the project.
• Preparation of the technical requirements for the installation of the equipment.
• Organize and supervise the logistic of delivery and installation
• Take part in the bid evaluation process in the supplier selections for the medical equipment supply and installation services
• Verifications of imported medical equipment for specification compliance prior to installations.
• Supervision of installation of the medical equipment/systems ensuring the works are carried out as per the design specifications and contracts administrations of installation works
• Checking and certifying of contractor’s progress payment claims in respect of medical equipment items
• Project implementation coordination with the Government and other project stakeholders
• Supervision of testing and commissioning of medical equipment/systems on completion of installations, and the preparation of the commissioning and client’s hand-over reports.
• Prepare work progress reports and contract close-out reports.
• Supervision of training of the medical staff on operation and maintenance tasks, and records keeping
• Review the medical assets/systems operational performances produce reports and follow up on any warranty maintenance as required.
• Prepare operational and maintenance plans for all medical equipment/systems installed under the project, and issue to the client on project completion.
• Any other business as directed by the Programme Manager.
• Promote and follow-up medical equipment related projects in the Country.
• Travel to project sites if required.

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- An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in biomedical engineering 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

• A minimum of five (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 positions 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

• Fluency and proficiency in English is required.
• Proficiency in another UN language is desirable.

Certifications

• Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) is desirable.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA-2

Contract duration: One year

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

This is a Technical Roster selection process, whose main objective is to prequalify candidates for different projects in different countries of the Asian Region. Candidates who have a successful selection process will be on the roster for a period of 36 months and may be contacted as needed by the projects.

The contracting modality will be defined according to the needs of the projects and specific assignments. Below are the contracting modalities that can be used:

• Regular / Monthly Contract (ongoing): This contract is established in the form of a regular monthly contract, that is, a continuous provision of services is required during the contract period, making the payments associated with the contract at the end of each calendar month.

• Retainer Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA): is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor may be required intermittently. It will specify a unit price (e.g. amount per day actually worked). For budgetary purposes, a monetary limit will be specified at the time the ICA is awarded and issued.

  • UNOPS shall have no obligation to obtain any minimum quantity of Services from the Individual Contractor during the duration of the retainer ICA.
  • Payment will be made only after completion of work (if any) or reaching agreed milestones.
  • A retainer ICA does not accord any exclusivity to the Individual Contractor with respect to the Services listed in the job description. UNOPS shall have no limitation on its right to obtain Services of the same kind from any other source at any time.
  • UNOPS Individual Contractors must comply with the standards of conduct required of a UN civil servant, when carrying out their official UNOPS responsibilities and also all other times. This includes the standards of conduct set forth in the UN Secretary-General’s Bulletin of 9 October 2003 entitled “Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) and the UN Secretary-General’s Bulletin of 18 June 2002 entitled "Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission" (ST/SGB/2002/9) as they may be amended from time to time.
  • UNOPS Individual Contractors must comply with all applicable UNOPS policies and instructions. This includes the obligation to declare any outside activity that could result in an actual or perceived conflict with the interests of the UN; as well as to refrain from using information gained through the UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement contract for the Individual Contractor’s own purposes or to help a third party (unless the information is already in the public domain), in particular but not only in relation to procurement of works, goods and services.
  • UNOPS Individual Contractors must abide by UN safety and security policies, instructions, directives, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
  • The standard terms and conditions of the UNOPS ICA as of the present date can be found at https://content.unops.org/HR-Documents/ICA_contract/Annex-A-ENGLISH.pdf

• Lumpsum (for specific products) - This type of contract indicates that a defined product or products must be delivered within a specific time frame. Payment for these services will be made as a full payment, upon completion and delivery of the product (s) and with the acceptance and approval of the same (s) by UNOPS.

• Home Based contract: in this type of contract, the contractor will work mainly from his / her place of residence, and will only be required to travel to the place where the project is developed occasionally. The type of contract will be indicated at the time of sending the formal offer to the selected candidates.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.