Background Information - Job-specific
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
UNOPS Sri Lanka Multi Country Office in the Asia Region. The Office provides technical, operational and administrative support to multiple countries in the Asia Region, including India, Pakistan and Nepal to enable these country offices to deliver their project more efficiently and effectively. As part of this support, the UNOPS Office in Sri Lanka also provides programmatic support in the areas of project management, communications, reporting and partnership development.
In Sri Lanka, UNOPS operates within the overall framework of the UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) and is working with UN Agencies to better support the Government of Sri Lanka within the focus areas of the UNSDF. UNOPS Sri Lanka currently manages infrastructure projects in health, solid waste management and supports public institutions governance.
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:
Functional Responsibilities
2.1. Technical tasks:
Support in the revision of the medical specifications and requirements presented by MOH under design, in terms of accuracy and suitability to overall requirements. Check the schedule of the requirements, conditions, evaluation criteria and exact submission needed from the bidders before the bid solicitation. Producing medical bills of quantities suitable for tender in terms of accuracy and content. Prepare and evaluate technical specifications for medical systems including products, apparatus, services and associated quality of workmanship, in close coordination with the Procurement team. Raise issues that may impact the achievement of outcomes. Prepare estimates and prices for all laboratory equipment. Participate in scheduled site visits. Follow contractor’s obligations of the contractors on site including inspections, testing, and shop drawings review.2.2. Administrative tasks:
Keep files and records of the design processes. Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to medical works.2.3. Stakeholder Management
Contribute to the establishment of solid working relationships with the Associate and Design Company. Ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions, etc. Participation in the meetings with the Design Company and work closely with their respective medical consultants during the workshop drawings for the medical equipment (identify exact Locations and dimensions for the equipment). Perform any other tasks relevant to design activity as assigned.2.4 Monitoring and Progress Controls
Prepare monthly progress reports based on the established schedules and plans, encountered problems, olutions, planning of activities, etc. Maintaining, accurate, quality and completion documentation as identified in responsibilities above. Education/Experience/Language requirementsA. Education
Advanced University (Master's) Degree in Biomedical engineering or related field is required. A Bachelor degree combined with 4 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A Technical Diploma in Biomedical engineering or similar with 6 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the BA or the MA.B. Work Experience
6 years (or more based on academic credentials) of progressive experience in the biomedical engineering field is required. Experience in the maintenance and the acquisition of health biomedical equipment is an asset. Good knowledge in industrial medical equipment and machinery specialized in oncology treatment, Ventilator, intensive care, Defibrillator , Radiographic system ,film, Radiographic units ,Mobile (DR), Computed Radiography (CR) ,Multi - film , Scanning Systems, Ultrasonic, General Purpose, Radiographic Systems ,Digital (DR), Radiographic /Fluoroscopic Units, Mobile (C-ARM), Digital Mammographic System, Stereotactic, Biopsy, Medical Gases, purified water treatment systems, autoclaves, neonatal incubators, ICU equipment, laboratory equipment, etc. Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners is an asset. Experience working in developing countries is an asset. Proficiency with computers in particular AutoCAD, and other related software related to the positions field of expertise is highly desirable. Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors such as Global Fund, USAID, World Bank, etc. is an advantage.C. Languages:
Full proficiency in English is required. CompetenciesContract type: Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: Local ICA Specialist
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
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
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. 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.
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