Lead Biomedical Engineer - Health Facility Equipment Audits

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Lead Biomedical Engineer provides technical expertise for biomedical equipment audits, condition assessments and equipment gap analyses under IMPACT Health Phase 2 in Papua New Guinea. The role assesses the availability, functionality, safety and maintenance condition of medical equipment in health facilities, maintains equipment inventories and recommends repairs, replacements or procurement. It also supports the health facility audit report and investment priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement health facility audits, equipment inventories, condition assessments and gap analyses, and carry out physical assessments of biomedical equipment.
• Maintain an accurate equipment inventory using the health facility audit digital platform and compare equipment against the essential equipment lists for Level 2, 3 and 4 facilities.
• Evaluate equipment against electrical power, water supply and environmental conditions, and recommend suitable equipment considering spare parts and remote facility needs.
• Use approved audit tools and templates to verify inventory records, condition ratings and photographic documentation, and check electrical safety, maintenance history and calibration status.
• Assess whether existing equipment meets the needs of maternity, emergency, laboratory and sterilization services, and the compatibility of proposed equipment with infrastructure.
• Monitor progress against work plans, prepare assessment reports, inventory registers and gap analyses, and document risks and maintenance needs.
• Support investment prioritization, ensure alignment with NDoH requirements and UNOPS procedures, and propose mitigation measures for equipment risks.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Provincial Health Authorities, health facility managers, MEP and civil engineers, and share findings in technical consultations.
• Support capacity building for PHAs and health facility staff on inventory management, condition assessment and preventive maintenance, and contribute to standardizing assessment methods and equipment lists.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Clinical/Medical Engineering or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience assessing biomedical equipment in primary or secondary healthcare facilities, including maternity, emergency, laboratory and sterilization services.
• At least 3 years of experience in biomedical equipment inspection, inventory management, condition assessment, maintenance evaluation or technical auditing.
• Desirable: experience in multicultural or UN system environments in a developing country, and in development or humanitarian contexts.
• Desirable: professional certification or training in biomedical equipment management, maintenance, safety assessment or healthcare technology management; professional engineering registration or membership in a biomedical or clinical engineering association is an advantage.