Consultancy Opportunity with UNICEF in Lebanon for Biomedical Engineers

The consultant will provide technical expertise to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon in the planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, and management of medical equipment used in primary healthcare centers, hospitals, and health facilities. This includes equipment for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) and specialized medical technologies used for diagnosis and treatment.

The assignment includes assessing medical equipment and health facility infrastructure, preparing technical specifications and tender documents, evaluating technical bids, ensuring site readiness for equipment installation, supervising installation and commissioning processes, and developing maintenance and medical equipment lifecycle management plans.

Benefits

• Work with UNICEF in the field of health and medical technology.
• Home-based work within Lebanon.
• A Long-Term Agreement (LTA) that allows the consultant to be engaged for different assignments as needed.
• Gain experience in projects involving the procurement, installation, and management of medical equipment for hospitals and healthcare centers.
• Collaborate with UNICEF, the health sector, and relevant stakeholders in Lebanon.
• Work with specialized medical equipment, including NICU equipment and diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
• Participate in all stages of the equipment lifecycle, from planning and procurement to installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers in the use and management of medical equipment.

The consultant’s main responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support for the planning and procurement of medical equipment and devices.
• Assessing the medical equipment needs of primary healthcare centers and hospitals.
• Identifying and selecting appropriate technologies and equipment for healthcare use.
• Preparing Technical Specifications for medical equipment.
• Preparing and supporting tender and procurement documents.
• Participating in the technical evaluation of bids and tenders.
• Providing technical advice during the implementation of medical equipment procurement contracts.
• Assessing the readiness of health facilities and infrastructure for equipment installation.
• Recommending any required infrastructure modifications before installation.
• Providing technical supervision for the installation and commissioning of medical equipment.
• Verifying that equipment complies with required technical and safety standards.
• Assisting in the development of maintenance and equipment lifecycle management plans.
• Supporting capacity building for healthcare workers in the operation and maintenance of medical equipment.

Applicants must hold an advanced university degree in one of the following fields:

• Biomedical Engineering.
• Clinical Engineering.
• Medical Engineering.
• Or a related field.

Specialized certifications or training in the following areas are considered an additional advantage:

• Medical equipment management.
• Healthcare facility planning.
• Procurement.
• Healthcare Technology Assessment.

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