Appel à candidature : La Chaîne de l’Espoir recrute un(e) Ingénieur(e) biomédical(e) en Irak.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Participate in the medical equipment planning and the procurement of medical equipment at the SFMC in Sinjar and MRCC project in Mosul.
- Expand the current needs assessment conducted for the entire MRCC hospital (equipment, technical, training, maintenance, consumables, etc.).
- Participate in the definition of a purchasing strategy with the MRCC staff, EF and HQ based biomedical team for procurement of required new equipment
- Participate in the elaboration of the technical specifications of each equipment in collaboration with the HQ based biomedical team
- Evaluate the costs for the bio-medical equipment and furniture
- Plan medical devices purchase in agreement with the MRCC staff, EF and HQ based biomedical team.
- Anticipate the implementation of heavy equipment investments
- Participate in the pre-project approach: activity study, technical prerequisites for installing equipment, fluid networks, water network, etc.
- In collaboration with the HQ based biomedical team, analyze the biomedical local market in Iraq
- Participate in the handover process to the MoH/ DoH (inventory, tagging, transfer of ownership form, transfer of guaranty, checklists, maintenance procedures and forms etc.).
- Support suppliers in the preparation and installation of new equipment until post-installation monitoring.
- Participate in the maintenance process until the complete repairs of the medical equipment at MRCC project:
- Provide direct support and coordinate with the MRCC staff and manufacturers technical support in the maintenance of biomedical equipment (laboratory, Radiology, Cardiology, Endoscopy, Urology & Nephrology, Radiotherapy, gamma Camera, Chemotherapy, Neurology, Infertility and Genetics) and medical furniture. This requires supporting the procurement process from contracting to delivery.
- Ensure the compliance of the delivery with the agreed-upon contract with the suppliers.
- Interact with suppliers in the context of equipment commissioning.
- Control the safety and compliance of equipment installations and perform required tests.
- Provide demonstrations and train future users with the support of the selected suppliers.
- Organize and formalize the required maintenance procedures and training after the repair of medical equipment is completed in relation to existing suppliers and equipment
- Inform La Chaîne de l’Espoir in the event of non-compliance with delivery timeline or with the contract, and propose penalties.
- Participate in the handover process to the MoH/DoH (inventory, tagging, transfer of ownership form, transfer of guaranty, etc.).
- Collaborate and provide support the Biomedical activities at the SFMC project:
- Follow up the medical device purchases, in agreement with the Biomedical Engineer in La Chaîne de l’Espoir HQ and the logistic department.
- Ensure the technical prerequisites of the medical equipment for the current supplier are implemented includes installing requirements, electrical connection, fluid networks and water network, etc.
- Coordinate and execute the post-installation activities according to the manufacturer’s procedures.
- Participate in the biomedical service quality approach
- Write regular technical reports for La Chaîne de l’Espoir head office team and draft donor reports.
- Fill-in the GMAO/ CMMS with all equipment.
- Secure the exploitation and use of equipment.
- Contribute in the conception of the biomedical maintenance policy and its implementation in MRCC hospital.
- Contribute in the optimization of the biomedical technical platform, the definition of the strategy in medical technologies and planning of internal and external preventive maintenance of medical equipment and furniture.
- Support the MRCC in managing and resolving emergency situations related to biomedical equipment.
- Assist with the structuring of a new medical equipment maintenance department at the SFMC.
- Anticipate in the SFMC, medical equipment planning includes planning and related fitting drawings (Room layouts), medical equipment and medical furniture’s lists (room by room, Master list, Room data sheets).
- Monitor the supplier’s achievement of the project’s milestones. Ensure the quality of performance on site.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
You have at least 5 years of successful work experience in Biomedical engineering (new construction and renovation), in dealing with all trades.
A solid experience of at least 3 years in hospitals technical support for specialized medical equipment (i.e., Laboratory, medical imaging, diagnostic equipment) and Radiotherapy equipment (preferred).
Training and diploma:
Graduation in biomedical engineer, biomedical electronics engineer, public health engineer, clinical engineer.
A master degree would be an asset.
A certificate in the maintenance of different types of medical equipment is an added value.
SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED
Required skills:
- Knowledge in maintenance of medical equipment and technical knowledge on medical devices (automated biological analyzer, operating theatre, resuscitation, …), medical fluid networks, electrical networks, air management, knowledge in electronics;
- Skills in purchasing techniques, negotiation skills;
- Rigour, analysis and synthesis capability;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Demonstrated capacities to work with colleagues;
- Knowledge of the functioning of international NGOs;
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Package;
- Patience, flexibility and capacity of adaptation;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Stress management, ability to manage fatigue and set limits;
- Adherence to humanitarian principle and La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s code of ethics.
Languages:
Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
Kurdish would be appreciated.
Applications comprising a cover letter and a CV with at least two references should be addressed to La Chaîne de l’Espoir recruitment team with the subject “Recruitment – Biomedical engineer”, by email to this address [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for application: 11/04/2023.