Lead Biomedical Engineer - Retainer

• Support assessments and evaluations to determine medical equipment requirements, needs and others considering factors like technology advancements, regulatory compliance, and clinical demands with the Mittaphab Hospital.

• Evaluate the medical assets/system's operational performances in the Mittaphab Hospital, produce reports (efficiency, reliability and safety) and follow up on any warranty maintenance and servicing as required.

• Review of medical equipment technical specifications, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, clinical requirements and facility constraints.

• Definition and development of equipment layouts, considering factors like workflow optimization, space utilization, and control measures.

• Collaborate closely with the design team, the supervision team and the contractor to review and plan for the integration of medical equipment in the Mittaphab Hospital.

• Project implementation coordination (site visits and surveys) with the Site Coordination Committee and the Hospital Project Management Committee and other project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

• Participate in scheduled site visits for inspection purposes during implementation phases to ensure adherence to specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participation in technical evaluation assignments for medical equipment and installations to assess the feasibility, compatibility and compliance with project requirements.

• Verification of supplied medical equipment for compliance with specifications before installations and addressing any discrepancies or issues identified.

• Review shop drawings provided by the contractor and suppliers for compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards.

• Supervise equipment installation, testing, commissioning and handing over of goods and works to the beneficiary to ensure proper functioning and integration within the Mittaphab Hospital.

• Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operation manuals for medical equipment and health facility installations to guide the Mittaphab Hospital management effectively.

• Support in organizing and conducting the training of end-users on record keeping and basic operations and maintenance activities of medical equipment and health facility installations.

The Lead Biomedical Engineer (retainer) directly impacts on achievement of project results by adhering to design and installation methods and strategies, assuring quality, reducing risks, optimizing costs, and improving success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of  UNOPS as an effective service provider in health services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and health infrastructure services.

Specific impact includes:

• Improved local capacities in biomedical design and supervision

• Improved access to healthcare, through enhanced medical facilities with the appropriate medical equipment solutions

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Biomedical Engineering or a closely relevant discipline, is required.

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Certification or specialized training in hospital planning, medical waste management, or medical equipment specification and installation is highly desirable.

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in hospital planning, medical waste management, medical equipment specification, and installation and/or in related fields in combination with an advanced degree in a relevant field is required.

• Experience working in one of Lao PDR major tertiary healthcare facilities (Mahosot Hospital, Setthathirath Hospital or Mittaphab Hospital) is an advantage.

• Experience in the rehabilitation and construction of healthcare facilities is an asset.

• Experience working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly the Ministry of health of Lao PDR and development partners is an asset.

• Full working knowledge of English is required.

• Fluency in spoken, written and reading Lao is required.

• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.