Appel à candidature : La Chaîne de l’Espoir recrute un(e) Ingénieur(e) biomédical(e) en Irak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

  1. 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.
  1. 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.).
  1. 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.
  1. 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.