The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.
Position Overview
Biomedical Associate Manager will be based in Kabul and will work under the supervision of Field
Implementation director to manage the biomedical team’s activities and provide biomedical support for
UHI-targeted health facilities in both Kabul and provinces.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage, providing guidance, technical support and mentorship for a team of
biomedical engineers to ensure unit’s success
• Observation and overseeing the project to make sure it is completed in a timely manner within
the allocated budget.
• Ensure that all the biomedical projects meet the criteria set by local and international standards
and regulations.
• Maintaining and repairing biomedical devices
• Writing and publishing technical reports and research papers
• Maintain accurate documentation of design processes, test results, and regulatory
compliance
• Modify existing equipment to enhance performance or address issues
• Manage effectively the resources allocated for the project and procure necessary equipment to
support the project’s objectives.
• Implementing the quality assurance requirements to ensure that all medical equipment and
products meet the standard criteria and are safe for patient’s lives
Conduct practical training to enhance team members and medical staff skills and knowledge in
the field of biomedical equipment.
• Identify challenges in implementation of the project and develop comprehensive strategies to
overcome the obstacles.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field. Master's degree
preferred.
• At least 6 to 7 years of work experience in a similar position.
Abilities/Skills:
• Ability to work successfully in teams, across a diverse team in a complex environment with multiple
tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Strong skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong writing, analytical and
communication skills in local languages and English (preferable)
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create a safe working environment.
• Outstanding leadership and time management skills.
Submission Guideline: Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, meal allowance, transportation allowance, medical allowance, pension (13th month) salary and more. Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered. The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!
Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org
Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org