Biomedical Engineer Consultant Vacancy Job Ref: ACLBUNICEF/1010/202628

Biomedical Engineer Consultant Vacancy Job Ref: ACLBUNICEF/1010/202628

Beirut (Lebanon)

Job Description
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

For every child, the right to health

UNICEF regularly supports the MoPH in the procurement of medical equipment for PHCCs and hospitals, including NICU equipment and other specialized diagnostic and treatment technologies. Given the highly technical nature of these procurements, a Biomedical Engineer is required to provide expert support in equipment selection, specification development, infrastructure and site-readiness assessments, installation oversight, commissioning, and maintenance planning to ensure that equipment is fit for purpose, safely installed, and sustainably maintained.

Under the supervision of UNICEF, the Biomedical Engineer Consultant will provide technical expertise to support the planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of medical equipment and related supplies for primary healthcare centres (PHCCs), hospitals, and other health facilities supported by UNICEF. The consultant will undertake equipment and infrastructure assessments, support the identification and selection of appropriate technologies, develop technical specifications and tender documentation, and provide technical advice throughout procurement processes, including bid evaluation and contract implementation.

The consultant will also assess facility readiness for equipment installation, recommend necessary infrastructure modifications, oversee installation and commissioning activities, verify compliance with applicable standards, and support healthcare personnel capacity building on equipment operation and maintenance. The assignment will be undertaken on an as-needed basis, with the scope and duration of each engagement determined by the specific requirements of individual projects and procurement activities.

How can you make a difference?

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: Advanced university degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution. Additional certifications or specialized training in medical equipment management, health facility planning, procurement, or healthcare technology assessment will be considered an asset.

Work Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in biomedical engineering, including medical equipment planning, specification development, procurement support, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management in healthcare settings is required.
Demonstrated experience supporting procurement processes, technical evaluations, and infrastructure assessments for health facilities is required.

Previous experience working with UNICEF, UN agencies, international organizations, or development partners will be considered a strong asset.
Strong knowledge of biomedical equipment standards, healthcare technology management, and procurement best practices.
Demonstrated experience working in both primary healthcare (PHC) and hospital settings especially NICUs is highly desirable.

Experience supporting health facility rehabilitation, infrastructure assessments, and capacity-building initiatives is an asset.
Language Requirements: Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills in English are required, with knowledge of Arabic considered an advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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