Ref.
2026/BEC/14994
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2026/03/24 11:14
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
1 year and 6 months
Biomedical Engineering Consultant (M/W)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP - Ethiopie
Published on : 2026/03/10
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
ETHIOPIA
Mission description
The expert will provide technical assistance to Expertise France in the planning, specification, procurement support, installation supervision, testing, and commissioning of biomedical equipment for the rehabilitation of Adwa and Abala Hospitals.
The consultant will support the assessment of medical equipment needs, development of technical specifications, participation in procurement evaluations, supervision of equipment installation and commissioning, and delivery of capacity-building activities for hospital biomedical staff. The assignment aims to ensure that biomedical equipment is selected, installed, and operated in accordance with national regulations and international standards.
Project or context description
The assignment is part of the hospital rehabilitation project implemented by Expertise France to support the strengthening of healthcare infrastructure and medical services in Ethiopia.
The project focuses on the rehabilitation and upgrading of Adwa and Abala Hospitals, including the assessment, procurement, installation, and operationalization of essential medical equipment. The intervention aims to improve the functionality, safety, and sustainability of healthcare services through enhanced biomedical systems and strengthened technical capacity of hospital staff.
Required profile
The consultant should meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Technology Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in medical equipment planning, procurement support, installation supervision, and maintenance in hospital environments.
• Proven experience in hospital infrastructure or medical equipment rehabilitation projects.
• Strong knowledge of biomedical equipment standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, IEC, WHO guidelines).
• Experience working with the Ethiopia Ministry of Health or similar public health institutions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with international organizations or donor-funded projects is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
Additional information
• The assignment is expected to cover a maximum of 150 working days between the contract signature date and 31 December 2027.
• The expert will work in close coordination with the Expertise France project team, the Ministry of Health, hospital management teams, and engineering consultants involved in the rehabilitation works.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Financial conditions will be negotiated with the candidate ranked first following the technical evaluation.
Applicants are required to carefully review the attached Terms of Reference (ToR) for the detailed scope of work and deliverables. Applications must be submitted using the attached Individual Expertise Candidature Form (DAJ_F044). Incomplete applications or applications not submitted using the required form may not be considered.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
- Candidate’s training/diplomas related to the expert assignment
- Candidate’s expected linguistic understanding
- Candidate’s understanding of cooperation project stakes
- Candidate’s understanding of the mission’s role in the cooperation project
Deadline for application : 2026/03/24 11:14
File(s) attached : ToR BME-consultant-final-PMsigned-V02-26-Feb-2026-HAE-DAN.DOCX - DAJ_F044ENG_v03-27-Feb-2026-HAE- Candidature Form Individual Expertise (....docx
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.