About Roha Medical Campus PLC

Roha Medical Campus PLC (RMC) is building an integrated health campus in Addis Ababa. When complete, it will provide world-class, high-quality, affordable healthcare across multiple hospitals and facilities. The campus will include a medical school and facilities for research and innovation. It will be set in a lush, green setting, built to the highest sustainability standards, and with a beautiful urban park open to the public. The development of the campus has begun, and the first hospital is already under construction.

About the role

Roha is seeking a Medical Laboratory Equipment specialist to support the operations team in the successful completion of the Roha Medical Campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as a focal point and subject matter expert for the consultant team and proactively engage with relevant stakeholders to execute operational demand.

• Develop a comprehensive medical laboratory equipment list.

• Prepare and organize detailed product specifications.

• Clearly state any additional accessories to make the main unit fully functional.

• Develop BOQ for laboratory equipment.

• Prepare and organize a list of consumables and reagents needed for the laboratory department.

• Communicate with different suppliers or consultants to get a quote.

• Provide a comparison chart for each product between different manufacturers.

• Perform comprehensive medical laboratory equipment budgeting.

• Provide pre & post-purchase product evaluation of the equipment.

• Conduct market analysis on the supplier’s local presence; and check the availability of technical support and quality of service.

• Collaborate with the consultant and the operator for medical laboratory equipment and vendor selection.

• Follow the equipment tendering process and issue purchase orders to receive respective Proforma Invoices (PFI).

• Assure equipment engineering instructions conform to safety, environmental, and quality standards as applicable to local and international standards

• Support customs clearance inspection process as needed. Engage in the procurement of medical laboratory equipment to be purchased by RMC; this includes monitoring costs and lead time, facilitating clearance, and having the equipment delivered to the project site.

• Coordinate, schedule, and execute objective-based system training; monitor and report on training outcomes.

• Assist in the procurement of parts required for the refurbishment of components.

• Provide periodic progress updates.

• Take on other related tasks and responsibilities as needed to ensure the overall success of the project and the operation.

Location: This role is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Timing: August 2024

Remuneration: Salary is competitive and will depend on the applicant’s background and experience.

Job Requirements

About the candidate

Successful applicants have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong and effective leadership skills, organizational skills with the ability to track goal achievement, the ability to manage a budget, are flexible and imaginative, are high-energy, persistent, self-starters, are good communicators in writing and verbally, and will preferably have a proven track record of delivering on complex projects in challenging environments. Applicants could demonstrate this by having:

• BSc degree in Medical laboratory technology, Pharmaceutical / Public health supplies management, or related fields with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of Ethiopia’s public health and medical laboratory and/or pharmaceutical sector and long-term working experience in Ethiopia are preferred.

• Previous experience and required skills must include technical experience in large operations involving high-pressure systems or fluid/chemical processing and transfer systems.

• Background in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and technical specifications is a plus.

• Ability to make determinations concerning chemical/material compatibility and technical writing experience.

• Experience in healthcare projects or operations is a plus.

• Excellent and effective communicator, both oral and written, with internal and external stakeholders.

• English and Amharic fluency is a must.

• Experience working in Ethiopia is a must.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK