IMC recruits 01 Biomedical Engineer ICU

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Provision of Critical Care at Juba Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) and primary health services in Wau IDP camp.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Biomedical engineer, ICU will be part of a specialized team to support the Ministry of Health in setting up Intensive Care Units for the management of critical patients requiring respiratory support. As part of the team, he/she, (hereafter referred to as ‘he’) will conduct initial assessment of the designated health facilities, outline needs and resources and carry out necessary on job training for the staff working in these facilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation: MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participating in the definition of the objectives and planning of the biomedical activities
Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of the biomed activities in the two identified hospitals, ensuring compliance to international standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the team leader on the development of the ongoing programs. He/She will put in place a system that would include:
Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of biomed equipment management procedures in the facilities (installation, disposal/renewal, correct use and maintenance) and ensuring a good follow up of the different maintenance contracts
Ensuring that the preventive and curative maintenance, fault diagnosis, annual diagnosis and certification are performed for those items of equipment for which specialized training has been received
Putting a system in place for equipment/support exchange (repair returns, installation and replacement) to help ensure that as few items are out of service in the hospital at any given time.
Organizing, planning and ensuring an appropriate stock management including inventories of spare parts and back up equipment. Ensuring good following and quality assessment of company in the process of local purchase
Managing the biomed technicians and elaborating their activities planning
In collaboration with the Team Leader and the Hospital Director, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to his area
Providing technical support and training to staff on the use, control, preventive maintenance and basic repair of most common equipment. Managing the training of medical staff about hygiene on biomed equipment following the result of a regular assessment of medical services on these question
Participating in the end of mission report to outline recommendations for the hospitals.

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.

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.

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, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. 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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience

Typically, 8+ year of relevant and progressive experience as a biomedical or electronic technician/engineer.
Demonstrable technical skills and understanding
Pedagogical skills are an asset
Experience of installation and maintenance of ventilators
People Management
Commitment to Humanitarian Principles
Behavioral Flexibility
Result and Quality Orientation
Teamwork and Cooperation
Computer Literacy
Fluent in English

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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