Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) is an Ethiopian Residents Charity organization registered with FDRE Charities and Societies Agency with Certificate No. 0421 and operating in Somali Regional State since 1999 GC in different types of health, education, WASH, livelihood and food security both development and emergency interventions. OWDA would like to announce the vacancy of the following position. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the specifications and the requirements of the following positions and hence apply for it before the deadline.

Project name: Structural strengthening of health care in the Somali Region

Job Purpose: 

The Biomedical Engineer will be part of the technical team that will work on the capacity building for the health administration staffs among the project implementation areas and will provide technical assistance to the Health Structural strengthening Project in Liban Zone of Somali region, the bio-medical engineer will do the installation of the medical equipment the project will purchase for the targeted health facilities and will also work on the maintenance of the used equipment’s. In close collaboration with the Project technical team, s/he will assist in strengthening the functionality of all biomedical engineering units/departments of the project target health facilities to have a strong system to maintain diagnostic equipment in health facilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
• Organize hands-on training for the biomedical technicians in preventive and curative maintenance of microscopes, X-ray machines, ultrasounds, lab machines, and other new diagnostic equipment as appropriate.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
• Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment as per the need or request for new devices.
• Set objective for operational research and conduct in representative health facilities
• Conduct equipment’s assessment per respective lab and produce a recommendation for appropriate platform
• Troubleshoot problems arising in the installation and commissioning of medical equipment and supplies.
• Managing and testing including field testing of clinical equipment and medical devices in hospitals and laboratories.
• Develop specifications for equipment to be procured and interact with manufacturers and home office for purchases of medical equipment and supplies as appropriate.
• Review the technical specification of medical equipment and assist in timely distributions, installation, and functioning of procured bio-medical equipment.

Length of Contract

• one year with possible extension 

Number of Positions:      

• One

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum seven years of related work experience
• Knowledge and experience of the biomedical engineering needs of the country and have worked in related areas supporting the system.
• Recent experience working with the Ethiopian health diagnostic biomedical engineering service.
• Experience of working of relevant projects is preferred
• Computer literacy; competency with Microsoft Office, internet, and email systems
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse partners
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Native/Speaking local language is advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners
• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas and harsh environment

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their electronic application letter and CV through email: abdikadira@owdaeth.org before the above set deadline.

Note: Women are particularly encouraged to apply.