Sede: Etiopia, Shire, Regione di Tigray
Data inizio collaborazione: Agosto-Settembre 2024 e inizio del 2025
Durata contratto: 2 missioni di 1 mese ciascuna 
Scadenza invio candidature: 29/05/2024
Link alla vacancy: https://www.mediciconlafrica.org/candidatura

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB TITLE                             Expert biomedical engineer

JOB LOCATION                    Ethiopia, Shire, Tigray Region

APPLICATION DEADLINE  29/05/2024

START DATE                         August-September 2024 and beginning of 2025

DURATION                            2 missions of 1 month each

FAMILY DUTY STATION     NO

REQUIREMENTS                  

– University Degree in Biomedical Engineering

– A Master’s degree in Public Health, in emergency or related is preferable

– Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; knowledge of Italian is an asset

– At least 2 years of professional experience

– Previous experience in emergency projects in the health sector

– Good computer knowledge (Package Office).

– Excellent communication skills, dialogue and teamwork

– Strong interpersonal skills

– Problem solving and aptitude for working in safety-critical context

KEY DUTIES                         

The Expert Biomedical Engineer will have to carry out 2 missions to conduct an assessment of the status of biomedical equipment and provide timely reporting to rehabilitate and maintain equipment damaged during the conflict.

The main taks are:

• Carrying out an assessment of the status of equipment in the health facilities involved in the project, mapping existing equipment, its functionality and any necessary repair/maintenance work
• Development of a list of spare parts to be purchased for maintenance
• On-the-job training of health staff on basic maintenance and use of the equipment
• Production of a final report with recommendations for the development of dedicated training courses

TERMS OF CONTRACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT        Collaboration contract

SALARY                          TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience, country risk allowance, rural area hardship allowance)

FLIGHT TICKET               One return flight

HEALTH ISSUES              The NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

VISA AND PERMITS         The NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa

ACCOMMODATION          Provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace

OTHER COSTS                 The NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker

TO APPLY                              https://www.mediciconlafrica.org/candidatura

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, non-discrimination policies and safeguarding principles.