UNDP Jobs - 52420- Provision of Individual Services of Biomedical Eng

Provision of Individual Services of Biomedical Engineers (Two Engineers will be selected for this procurement notice)

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

06-Jan-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Three (3) years based on satisfactory performance of services

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Three (3) years based on satisfactory performance of services

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Following the recent significant deterioration of the situation in Syria, Lebanon is witnessing a sharply rising influx of refugees along the northern and eastern borders. A rapid socio-economic assessment carried out by UNDP in these areas indicates that refugees represent a major and increasing burden on host communities, competing for already limited social services, employment and other economic opportunities. Recent reports point towards mounting frustration among host communities who feel neglected in the face of support exclusively targeting refugees. The project has the ultimate aim of increasing and sustaining stability in the areas affected by Syrian crisis through improving livelihoods and service provision in a conflict sensitive manner. The project aims to contribute to the efforts to improve economic recovery, community security and social cohesion in the affected Lebanese communities through an inclusive community based approach, which will increase livelihoods options and local level service delivery. The Project aims to support the development of integrated health territorial plans and services in order to increase access to high-quality primary health care services for the targeted communities. It also seeks to increase awareness about health in public schools.

Duties and Responsibilities

The biomedical Engineer is expected to review medical equipment technical specifications, evaluate medical procurement activities, as well as supervise the installation of Medical equipment in the designated areas.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the CTA, the Biomedical Engineer will execute the following tasks:

Draft the technical specifications of the needed Medical Equipment;
Review Medical Equipment technical specifications provided by the end beneficiaries;
Evaluate procurement activities related to Medical Equipment provisions;
Execute field visits to supervise the installation of Medical equipment, and ensure that the equipment are delivered as per the approved technical specifications.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competencies:

Proficiency in the use of computer programs such as outlook, power point and social tools;
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
Networking and customer service oriented attitude;
Team player with the ability to maintain good work relations with individuals of different backgrounds, and to work under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Graduate degree in Electronic Engineering emphasis on biomedical or relevant field.

Experience:

Relevant experience of not less than 4 years in operational experience;
Experience in community based assistance and participatory community actions are an asset;
Previous experience with UN agencies is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills in English and Arabic;
Spoken French knowledge is an asset.

Application:

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

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