Job Description

Job Title: Senior Officer, Biomedical Engineering

Location: Yemen - Sana’a, YE (Primary)

Yemen Office: Sana'a

Category: Health

Date Needed By: 5/22/2024

Program Description (Background)

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY  

The Senior Officer, Biomedical Engineering ensures all machines are operational in the hospital and develop SoPs for maintenance of all high value medical equipment.   The position will support the hospital administration in the operationalization of the equipment by developing/adapting guidelines for equipment maintenance and recommending supplies for use with the machine.   The Senior Officer supports and trains the staff in proper use of the equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• •    Supports patient diagnosis and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations.
• •    Approves new equipment by conducting tests, ensuring adherence to codes, and making modifications.
• •    Installs new equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating, and testing performance.
• •    Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules, conducting tests, and troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions.
• •    Calls for special equipment service, evaluates service contracts and maintains equipment inventories.
• •    Directs biomedical equipment operation by providing equipment operation demonstrations, instructing other healthcare staff in use and care of equipment and answering questions.
• •    Evaluates proposed equipment by conducting tests and evaluations.
• •    Improves equipment performance by studying machine-patient interaction, conferring with equipment users, developing modifications, and collaborating with manufacturers.
• •    Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
• •    Prepares biomedical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• •    Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
• •    Maintains safe and healthy working environment by conducting safety tests, recommending and complying with procedures, training and guiding medical and healthcare personnel and complying with codes.
• •    Train health staff in the required routine care for biomedical equipment and develop simple maintenance plans for the equipment. 
• •    Check on the equipment warranty and ensure the supplier complies with the warranties as agreed upon.
• •    Any other support may be required by the hospital management and senior program officer. 
• •    Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• •    Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or related field required, master’s degree preferred.
• •    At least four years of related experience required.
• •    Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors. 
• •    Cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues 
• •    Ability to analyze and interpret data and to track performance against program indicators.   
• •    Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions with limited supervision. 
• •    Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations.  
• •    Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively. 
• •    Creative and able to work with limited resources.  
• •    Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written, local languages as required.
• •    Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

Please note, for Yemen-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Yemen. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship. International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review

CODE OF CONDUCT

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

SAFEGUARDING

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.