Biomedical Engineer

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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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 & therapeutic feeding centers) in Yemen, through restoring the physical infrastructure of health facilities (rehabilitation, maintenance works & minor repairs) in targeted areas.
• Our client will be responsible for the design & rehabilitation works of the health facilities, ensuring highest standards in design & rehabilitation works & respect of ‘state of the art’ requirements for safety, sustainability, security & disability access. In addition, our client will also be responsible to provide the targeted facilities with priority medical equipment & supplies, as well as strengthening capacities through conducting trainings & awareness raising activities.

Role objectives:

• Under instructions & directions of the Site Engineer / Supervisor & the Project Manager the Biomedical Engineer shall cooperatively be working side by side & perform all tasks assigned perfectly.
• Conduct site visits to the assigned health facilities / Isolution unit to assess & identify rehabilitation needs & requirements for all buildings & departments of the targeted hospital.
• A Medical Engineer responsible for testing & evaluation of medical devices, advice on new biomedical purchases for hospitals & 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 & calculation sheets of the required works.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ’s) & specifications of the required medical equipment & devices in English according to the typical BOQs.
• Prepare estimated cost of the medical equipment & devices works.
• Amend & 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, Site Engineer & Project Manager.
• Supervise the delivery of the medical / furniture / waste equipment to the targeted health facilities & isolation units & finalize all the hand over documents to be submitted to the supervisor.
• S / He has to work side by side cooperatively with the rest team’s engineers.

Monitoring & progress controls:

• The engineer shall submit the following deliverables but not limited to the team leader. All reports will be submitted to KFW project for our client in their head office based in Sana’a.
• Final reviewed technical & assessment report.
• Final reviewed BOQ’s & specifications.
• Final reviewed estimated cost.
• Inventory documents.
• Photos.
• Any other documents required & directed by the Team Leader, Site Engineer & Project Manager.

Project reporting:

• This role will work under instructions & directions of the Site Engineer / Supervisor & the Project Manager.

Key competencies:

• University Degree in Medical Devices Engineering.
• 7 years working experience in project assessment, design & management experience in rehabilitation projects & construction projects.
• A previous experience in rehabilitation & construction of hospitals is an asset.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & 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 & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management:

• This role will require to work side by side cooperatively with the rest team’s engineers.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.