Job Description

Medical Engineer Consultant

Terms of Reference 

Title: Health and Nutrition Projects which need Medicines, Medical supplies, Lab Reagents and Medical Equipment

Background

Islamic Relief are seeking a highly qualified Medical Engineer with a Bachelor's degree to join our team as a Medical Engineer Analysis Specialist. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in market analysis of medical equipment in Yemen, along with a deep understanding of good specifications of medical equipment and procurement processes. This individual will be responsible for conducting technical analysis of tenders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expert advice on all medical equipment procurement matters. 

The Medical Engineer Consultant will be required to:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis of medical equipment available in Yemen from various companies.
• Review the list of medical equipment raised by the Ministry of Health, adding unit measure, good specifications, recommended origin, and estimated prices based on current market trends.
• Assess the market availability of the required medical equipment and provide a rough estimate of the market price of each item.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to the Ministry of Health regulations and guidelines.
• Travel to different cities as needed to receive medical equipment.
• Prepare technical reports in accordance with internal organizational regulations.
• Provide advice and technical expertise on medical equipment tenders.
• Compare and evaluate similar medical equipment from different companies based on quality standards, specifications, and certificates.
• Undertake any other assigned roles by the line supervisor
• Prepare a comprehensive technical analysis report 
• If needed he travel to the delivery point to help in verification/ receipt of supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering is preferred OR Clinical Engineering, Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering with equivalent biomedical engineering accreditation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the medical equipment field, with a focus on market analysis, tenders' analysis and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of medical equipment market dynamics, regulations, and suppliers in Yemen.
• Proficiency in preparing technical analysis reports in both Arabic and English languages.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to provide strong evidence and make informed decisions on medical equipment procurement matters.
• Understanding of quality standards, specifications, and certificates related to medical equipment.
• Experience in tender analysis for hospitals, development related agencies and projects.
• Preferred to have Previous experience of consultancy working with NGOs.