Medical Equipment Planner / Retainer

Amman

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Amman
Grade: Mid level - LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Medical Practitioners
- Communication and Public Information
- Documentation and Information Management
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

UNOPS Hub in Amman

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen, in partnership with bilateral donors, national governments, and other UN agencies. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development, and technical management, and provides financial, human resources, and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, in order to support the response to the current needs and national priorities in the region.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

Background Information - Job-specific

In an effort to support improved access to public health services, UNOPS is embarking on a project that aims to enhance the absorption capacity of the public health systems in Jordan. The project will entail a component that aims to furnish and equip the targeted health facilities.

Functional Responsibilities

The incumbent shall work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Head of Programme, She/ he will be required to undertake the following tasks:

a- Technical tasks:

Review the medical specifications and requirements presented by MOH under design, in terms of accuracy and suitability to overall requirements.
Participation in the meetings with the Design Company and work closely with their respective medical consultant during the workshop drawings for the medical equipment (identify exact Locations and dimensions for the equipment).
Check the schedule of the requirements, conditions, evaluation criteria and exact submission needed from the bidders before the bid solicitation.
Producing medical bill of quantities suitable for tender in terms of accuracy and content.
Prepare and verify technical specifications for medical systems including products, apparatus, services and associated quality of workmanship, in close coordination with the Procurement team.
Prepare estimates and prices for all medical equipment.
Participate in scheduled site visits.
Follow contractor’s obligations of the contractors on site including inspections, testing, and shop drawings review.

b- Administrative tasks:

Keep files and records of the design processes.
Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to medical works.
Perform any other tasks relevant to design activity when required.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Maintaining, accurate, quality and completion documentation as identified in responsibilities above

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Managerial Competencies

Demonstrates ability to assist with planning, coordinating, communicating and managing works to a tight schedule.
Demonstrated ability to assist with the production and management of all project documentation to a professional and accurate standard.
Demonstrated understanding of the risk factors associated with project delivery and an ability to mitigate to ensure project delivery.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Advanced university degree/Master’s degree in biomedical engineering or related fields such as Pharmacy, Medical Laboratories, Nursing or other relevant Healthcare profession, from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
Professional trainings in medical equipment installations.
Recognized drafting training.

At least 5 years of experience in medical systems design and construction for medium to large scale health care facilities.
Good knowledge in industrial medical equipment and machinery such as Medical Gases, purified water treatment systems, autoclaves, neonatal incubators, ICU equipment, laboratory equipment, etc.
Experience in computer drafting software, particularly “AutoCAD” is desired.
Experience in health consulting, universal health coverage or health systems strengthening is an advantage.
Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors such as Global Fund, USAID, World Bank, etc. is an advantage.
Full proficiency in Arabic and English is a required.

Other considerations.

Good knowledge of the local and international medical Rules and Regulations.
Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations is highly desirable.
Ability to travel to county of the assigned project(s).
High proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet, AutoCAD, and other related software related to the positions field of expertise.
Good report writing and oral presentation skills.
Proven organizational and managerial skills, ability to communicate / negotiate.
Personal interest, commitment, efficiency, flexibility and willingness to work in a highly motivated team of professionals are required.
Ability to adapt to difficult working environment, under pressure and with limited timeframes is required.
Professional membership of certified associations is preferential.
Current driver’s license advantageous but not essential.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
Contract level: LICA 10

Contract duration: 12 months –on job basis

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.