| Company: | FHI |
|---|---|
| Job Role: | Senior Biomedical Engineer. |
| Experience: | (3-4 years). |
| Vacancy: | 40+ |
| Qualification: | Bachelor's Degree in biomedical engineering or related field. |
| Salary: | $128,999 USD/year. |
| Location: | USA. |
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| Apply Mode: | (Online) |
| Deadline: | Not Mentioned |
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to advancing local, integrated solutions to improve lives. We have experts across a wide range of fields, including health, education, nutrition, environmental protection, economic development, civil society, gender, youth development, research, technology, and communication - creating a powerful network that can address today's interrelated development challenges. In addition to serving more than 60 countries, FHI 360 also serves every state in the US and every territory. Despite the challenges of the future, we remain committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Through research, science, and partnerships, we build the capacity of individuals, communities, and countries to succeed. No matter their position (full-time, part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), FHI 360 employees working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Regarding accommodations related to this policy, FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
Job Description:
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. The Senior Biomedical Advisor is responsible for providing senior-level technical and operational advice across FHI 360, serving as a lead technical advisor and providing assistance to field programs in the area of COVID-19 biomedical services. This position will provide assistance in the following four major areas; Build national and subnational level capacity in installation, repair and maintenance of medical equipment 2) Contribute to the development or revision of national strategies, guidelines, tools and resources for bio-medical equipment for management of COVID-19 3) Lead implementation of surveys and rapid assessments in collaboration with local partners 4) Provide global scientific leadership in the maintenance of COVID-19 related equipment and infrastructure. This position reports to the Epic COVID-19 Technical Director.
Accountabilities:
- Assist developing countries with technical assistance in the field of bio-medical engineering in order to improve the quality of services for COVID-19 patients.
- Manage the development, implementation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of rapid assessment protocols to national and subnational governments.
- Support the development or revision of national regulations, strategies and implementation plans to improve maintenance of equipment required for COVID-19 case management.
- Identification and prioritization of items that are essential to the delivery of medical oxygen to COVID-19 patients and assistance to countries in building their ability to maintain these items at the national and regional level.
- Hands-on equipment preventive maintenance training, including but not limited to analytical instrument qualification and validation as required by ISO/IEC and WHO Good Practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control
- Create analytical instrument, preventive maintenance protocols and procedures (SOPs) for use and application at the national and sub-national levels.
- Develop a list of recommended spare parts and sources with health ministries and other national biomedical engineering groups.
- Develop the skills of biomedical technicians in target hospitals and health facilities in preventative maintenance, equipment installation, and repair.
- Training local biomedical technicians to constantly supervise equipment such as PSA/VSA plants, cylinders, oxygen tanks, oxygen transfer pipes, oxygen concentrators, and other oxygen delivery equipment is necessary.
- Develop international programs and strategies to strengthen biomedical engineering services in collaboration with country offices, public and private, national, and international partners.
- Support the development of work plans and budget proposals for the implementation of quality management and biosafety systems for medical devices and biomedical equipment in the target countries.
- Develop accurate records of maintenance activities by biomedical technicians in developing countries.
- Establish communities of practice and regional networks on biomedical engineering services to share best practices and promote learning.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress in improving access to quality biomedical engineering systems and services, using standardized methodologies and tools, and come up with strategies to improve universal access.
- Working closely with other Epic team members to ensure technical work plans are implemented in a timely and technically sound manner, and are used productively.
- As needed, perform other related responsibilities, such as replacing and backstopping others.
- Collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.
Required Minimum Education:
- A master's degree in biomedical engineering or a degree related to health technology products.
- At least 12 years of experience in regulating health technological products with an emphasis on medical device registration, import/export control, and vigilance of the equipment or product
- Experience in the development of standard technical specifications, manuals for medical devices, and quality testing references, as well as the performance of quality audits for medical device manufacturers.
- Experience developing training materials and coordinating and implementing training events!
- Experience in developing manuals for health technology products, including medical devices
- Experience in developing guidelines and SOPs for the classification and listing of medical devices
- Previous experience working for a non-governmental organization (NGO), a government agency, or a private organization. Experience in international or domestic (US) program development is preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
- The typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Standing or sitting for a long period of time.
- Ability to move 5 - 25 lbs
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/TEAMS, email), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.
Travel Requirements:
- 20 - 30%
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