Biomedical Engineer

Overview of position

Our client is undertaking a project that aims at increasing access to primary and secondary health services facilities (general hospitals, local health centers, and therapeutic feeding centers) in Yemen, through restoring the physical infrastructure of health facilities (rehabilitation, maintenance works and minor repairs) in targeted areas.

Our client will be responsible for the design and rehabilitation works of the health facilities, ensuring highest standards in design and rehabilitation works, and respect of ‘state of the art’ requirements for safety, sustainability, security, and disability access. In addition, our client will be responsible to provide the targeted facilities with priority medical equipment and supplies, as well as strengthening capacities through conducting trainings and awareness raising activities.

Role objectives

• Under instructions and directions of the site engineer/Supervisor and the project manager the bio medical engineer shall cooperatively be working side by side and perform all tasks assigned perfectly.
• Conduct site visits to the assigned health facilities/ Isolation Unit to assess and identify rehabilitation needs and requirements for all buildings and departments of the targeted hospital.
• A medical engineer responsible for testing and evaluation of medical devices, advice on new biomedical purchases for hospitals and Isolation Units during the installation
• Adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
• Submit all final documents of the technical studies to the Supervisor on time.
• Protecting the confidentiality of work.
• Prepare measurement and calculation sheets of the required works.
• Prepare Bill of quantities and specifications of the required medical equipment and devices in English according to the typical BOQs.
• Prepare estimated cost of the medical equipment and devices works.
• Amend and modify any comments on the documents of the studies.
• Document all activities of work (taking photos, notes, etc.).
• Conduct any task required as per the direction of the team leader, the site engineer, and the project manager.
• Supervise the delivery of the medical/furniture/waste equipment to the targeted health facilities and isolation units and finalize all the hand over documents to be submitted to the supervisor.
• H/She Has to work side by side cooperatively with the rest team’s engineers.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

The engineer shall submit the following deliverables but not limited to the team leader. All reports will be submitted to -KFW PROJECT, our client head office in Sana’a

• Final reviewed technical and assessment report.
• Final reviewed Bill of quantities and specifications.
• Final Reviewed Estimated cost.
• Inventory documents.
• Photos.
• Any other documents required and directed by the team leader, the site engineer, and the project manager.

Project reporting

• To Project Manager.

Key competencies

Integrity and Inclusion: 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.

Leading Self and Others: 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.

Partnering: 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).

Results Orientation: 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.

Agility: 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.

Solutions Focused: 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.

Effective Communication: 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.

Further information

• A previous experience in rehabilitation and construction of hospitals is an asset.