Technical Specialist Medical Oxygen Support

Right to Care Zambia • Engineering Jobs • Lusaka • 9 months ago

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
Experience in providing technical support for systems or equipment is valuable
Familiarity with medical gas systems, including oxygen delivery systems, gas storage
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to medical devices and gas systems is essential
Strong understanding of oxygen medical support
Knowledge of the Zambia healthcare and construction / infrastructure environment
Fully paid Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Stakeholder Engagement and Management

Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
Adhere to the Mission, Vision and Values of USAID and Right to Care
Provide/facilitate Technical Assistance (TA) to MOH and stakeholders on the expansion of medical oxygen and medical air infrastructure in Zambia.
Participate and represent the organization in National Oxygen Task Team meetings, and related stakeholder forums.

Project Management

Project management of the infrastructure upgrades at UTH and Kabwe Central Hospital. This may be extended to other facilities in the future as required.

Coordination of contractor activities.

Integration of activities of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers’ input and respective contractors.
Liaison between MoH team, hospital management and contractors to coordinate construction activities.
Collaboration, prioritization, and team leadership.

Technical Support

Participation in the National Oxygen Task Team.
Integration of Right to Care construction and infrastructure upgrades with the National Task Team’s objectives.
Facilitate technical assistance from engineers / provide technical assistance to the projects and objectives of the Oxygen Task Team.
Continuous quality assurance of contractor activities at both facilities.
Random quality checks on craftsmanship and products used in construction.
Participate in quality checks and sign-off on completion of various stages of the projects.
Liaison with oxygen suppliers if required.
Monitor contractual deliveries and certify quantities for payment.
Supervise the execution of maintenance contracts and certify payment.

Procurement Processes

Interface between Supply Chain Management and local suppliers of components or equipment.
Certification of deliveries for payment

Conduct user training

Provide training on oxygen and medical air infrastructure and systems.
Provide training on continuously checking cryogenic oxygen installations, de-icing, and preventive maintenance.
Provide training on maintaining cylinder manifold banks and correct safe procedures in cylinder exchanges.

Inventory

Maintain inventory of all assets procured in the projects with the support of the RTC Asset Officer.
Manage records of the distribution of procured equipment to the two hospitals.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

Perform Performance Assurance (PA) inspections of installed infrastructure.
Support MOH quality assurance and quality control oversight.
Maintain expertise in oxygen systems through ongoing training and education.
Lead service operations for special projects as assigned.
Travel to sites and work with other office associates to collect and analyze information and/or data for special assignments and reporting.
Inform the supervisor of the status of repairs, scheduled inspections, unusual equipment situations, and any customer concerns.
Development of the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and support quarterly reporting through the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Report (EMMR).
Manage the Operations Unit, including mentoring and training the teams to ensure progress toward agreed performance goals.

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE

Applications in the form of a cover letter and CV must be submitted to Vacancy25@righttocare.org not later than 27 February 2024.
All applicants are required to complete an online competency assessment accessible using this link – https://my.assessio.com/right-to-care-technical-specialist—medical-oxyge
Only applicants that complete the two steps above will be considered.