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Section/Unit:
MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH)
Grade Level:
Level 9
Supervisor:
Logistics Coordinator
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Port Sudan
Duration:
6 Months Renewable contract with 3 months probation period
Closing Date:
31 Jan 2026
Background:
Planning, coordinating and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to Biomed/Cold Chain equipment according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of all the projects
within the mission
Duties and responsibilities:
Participating in the definition of the objectives and planning of the biomedical activities including reviewing its annual budget in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population
Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of the biomed activities in the project ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the ongoing programmes. This includes the following:
Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of biomed equipment management procedures in the mission (installation, disposal/renewal, correct use and maintenance) and ensuring a good follow up of the different maintenance contracts
Ensuring that the preventive and curative maintenance, fault diagnosis, annual diagnosis and certification are performed for those items of equipment for which specialised training has been received
Coordinating and organising between projects for equipment/support exchange (repair returns, installation and replacement) to help ensure that as few items are out of service on the mission at any given time. This includes the packing, shipment and contact with service providers or after sales service to the MSF Supply Centre for the repair of equipment that cannot be done locally
Organizing, planning and ensuring an appropriate stock management including inventories of spare parts and back up equipment. Ensuring good following and quality assessment of company in the process of local purchase
Managing the biomed specialists and technicians and elaborating their activities planning
In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to his area
Providing technical support and training to staff on the use, control, preventive maintenance and basic repair of most common equipment. Managing the training of medical staff about hygiene on biomed equipment following the result of a regular assessment of medical services on these question
Participating in monthly reports according to management guidelines and following up, analysing and reporting on the maintenance activities and on technical aspects of the work
Participating in annual budgeting and forecasting process to ensure all projects have the necessary equipment, accessories, consumables and spare parts.
Monitoring and ensuring the mission’s BioMed / Cold Chain inventory up to date, using the dedicated tools.
Monitoring and ensuring all medical and cold chain equipment are functioning within their intended range.
Installation & Maintenance: oversee the Installation (including prerequisites), testing, troubleshooting, and provide technical support for biomedical / cold chain equipment according to MSF guidelines, policies and procedures.
Quality & Compliance: Monitor and ensure the Performance of safety checks, ensure equipment meets MSF standards.
Collaboration & Training: Work with the mission’s medical teams to provide training for the use of all BioMed / Cold Chain equipment.
Ensuring a track record of all documentation related to BioMed / Cold Chain equipment exists including but not limited to: (equipment use and repair manuals, installation report, periodic maintenance reports, curative maintenance reports, identification records, e.t.c.) in accordance with MSF guidelines, policies and procedures.
Advising the medical teams on the proper equipment to use for a specific context.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Education
Bachelor’s degree as a Biomedical engineer,
Demonstrable technical skills and understanding
Experience
Four (4) years’ experience as a biomedical engineer.
Training and capacity building skills are an asset
Languages
Essential English and Arabic language desirable
Knowledge
Computer literacy
Competencies
Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.
“At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.
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