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?
Minimum requirements
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from targeted underrepresented groupsare encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.