Bio-Medical Engineer Consultant

Duty Station:  Office base- BCO/FO, Partner/IP Office

Contract Duration:  6 Months

Number of Vacancies: 01

Contract Type: Contract with E-zone           

Contract Start Date:  4th Jan 2026

Reporting to: Health Officer

A.    Purpose 

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide overall technical support to the UNICEF supported projects particularly evaluating the cost, installation, commissioning, monitoring, operation and maintenance and quality control of TB, lead detecting and oxygen related equipment and infrastructure support such as oxygen concentrators, cylinders, pulse oximeters, medical gas pipelines, SCANU related equipment such as bubble CPAP, radiant warmer, baby cot, ICU beds and lastly conducting the technical evaluation of the other high technical laboratory equipment.

B.    Background 

In alignment with the National COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan, and as a strategic priority for COVID case management, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) assessed the oxygen capacity of facilities and developed a plan to strengthen the oxygen supply system in all designated hospitals managing COVID and non-COVID cases. Following a request from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, UNICEF, in collaboration with the World Bank, USAID, and several donors, has undertaken a project to enhance the medical oxygen system, medical gas system, and fire safety system across various levels of care, including medical college hospitals, district hospitals, and upazila health complexes. Over the previous three years, UNICEF supported the establishment of 30 liquid medical oxygen (LMO) hospitals and 70 manifolds in 70 upazila health complexes across the country.

In 2024, UNICEF extended its support beyond oxygen, aiding the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Hospital Service Management under DGHS to conduct a nationwide SCANU equipment assessment. This assessment highlighted the status of equipment in SCANUs, ranging from bubble CPAPs and patient monitors to pulse oximeters. The report detailed the functional status of all equipment, enabling proper planning for logistical support by the Hospital Service Management. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2024, the Directorate of Hospitals under DGHS recruited around 200 biomedical technicians, assigning them to each division to provide equipment support in health facilities. To build the capacity of these biomedical technicians, and drawing from the experience of developing the oxygen guideline, UNICEF supported the creation of a medical equipment guideline and training module. These are tailored to teach biomedical technicians how to properly maintain and support the operation and maintenance of all medical equipment within health facilities. As of December 2024, 60 biomedical technicians have been trained in two separate batches, though additional training is necessary to cover all 200 technicians.

As of 2025, UNICEF is actively supporting the relocation of the Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital's SCANU from the ground floor to an upper floor to mitigate flooding risks and is also funding the construction of a medical air plant at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. These critical construction projects necessitate the involvement of technically skilled personnel with a strong background in installing biomedical equipment and infrastructure within government settings. Such experts are essential to supervise the work effectively and facilitate necessary communications among stakeholders at both national and sub-national levels.

Lastly, National TB Program (NTP) under Ministry of health and family welfare had submitted the procurement service request of medical equipment and consumables. The total items required for evaluation are 28 in numbers which ranges from simple items such as micro-pipette to the high technical complicated items such as vortex machine and autoclave machine. Due to funding requirements, the procurement needs to be completed within 2025 and as per discussion with UNICEF supply division, country office require to complete procurement process and coordinate with SD to issue the cost estimate. 

Additionally, the market survey linked to the MICS 2025 to identify the sources of heavy metal poisoning in children and pregnant women will include analysis of over 4,000 environmental and food samples and the home-based assessment will equally test over 5,000 samples. The equipment for analysis includes the ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy),  High Performance Microwave Digestion System, and Consumables. These equipment will improve the capacity of relevant government agencies in health, food and industry sector to effectively test heavy metal contamination in blood, food and environmental samples and establish a routine surveillance system for continuous monitoring. 

Given the scale and technical requirements of these initiatives, the current workforce with specialized personnel is critical to ensuring the successful execution of these projects. Regular staffs do not possess the requisite technical proficiency to manage these complex tasks, making the recruitment of additional skilled workers essential for achieving the intended outcomes of improved health infrastructure and service delivery in the region.

C.    Objectives and Expected Results

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide overall technical support to the UNICEF supported projects particularly installation, commissioning, monitoring, operation and maintenance and quality control of oxygen related equipment such as oxygen concentrators, cylinders, pulse oximeters, medical gas pipelines, and SCANU related equipment such as bubble CPAP.  Moreover, the laboratory equipment for lead poisoning require more technically able personnel who can do the task within the limited amount of time.

Lastly, consultant will require to do the technical evaluation of the 28 items which are requested by the national TB program. This process will take as the priority in the first 3 months of the recruitment process due to timebound nature of the tasks. The consultant will do to the technical evaluation in line with the UNICEF rules and regulation under the supervision of the supply specialist and health officer. 

D.    Key Tasks and Responsibilities

The consultant will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective coordination and communication at the national level, focusing on enhancing healthcare delivery through specialized technical support. The consultant's responsibilities will be organized into three primary areas:

1.      Coordinate Procurement Process: Technical evaluation, sample review (as applicable) and supportive supervision 

·         Conduct the necessary assessment and equipment adequately for the detecting of the ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy), High Performance Microwave Digestion System, and Consumables

·         Conduct a comprehensive and technical evaluation and sample review, as applicable, of 28 medical equipment and consumables requested by the National TB Program, including items ranging from simple tools like micro-pipettes to complex machinery such as vortex mixers and autoclaves.

·         Ensure that all evaluations are in strict accordance with UNICEF rules, standards, and regulations, and align with the program’s technical and quality requirements. This process is critical to support the procurement process, facilitate timely approval and purchase within the specified deadline of 2025, and ensure that the equipment effectively meets the needs of the program’s diagnostic and treatment activities.

2.      Coordinate with installation and ensure functionality of the items

·         Coordinate with government counterparts for location of places for installation of equipment and other operation issue

E.    Deliverables

F.     Payment

The Bio-Medical Engineer Consultant will get BDT 12,18,000.00.

G.    Administrative issues

·         For timely payment by the HR service provider, the Supervisor will forward the certified attendance sheet and confirmation of received deliverables for the respective period.

·         Stationery and other office equipment will be borne by the consultant.

·         The contractor/consultant will be responsible for paying all taxes as per government rules.

H.     Qualification requirement

•  Have a Biomedical Engineering degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in Bio-medical engineering field or similar project, particularly in MGPS and oxygen manifold system including establishing Liquid Medical Oxygen (VIE) System or similar work experiences in medical gas line development.
• Good working relationship with the Ministry of Health and family welfare, GOB high officials, UNICEF or WHO would be an added advantage.

Desirable:

• Previous work experience medical oxygen system operation and maintenance eg. establishing Liquid Medical Oxygen (VIE) System, MGPS and oxygen manifold systems and medical equipment training with DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh or any private sector entities and familiarity with the system would be preferred.
• Previous experience on working with UNICEF supply mechanisms and also health section is highly desirable particularly in biomedical equipment -procurement, installation and capacity building.
• Experience on working with UNICEF and understanding the UNICEF supply rules and regulation which cover the technical evaluation is highly desirable.
• Provided training at the national level which include discussion with government counterparts, calculating on the budget requirement, arranging the venue, coordinating with resource personnels is highly desirable.  

I.    Language Requirements 

·         Fluency in Bangla and good English communication skills are required.

This position is open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies.

The UN Agency prides itself as fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected consultants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Last Date of Application:  December 17, 2025

No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.