Engineer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical, and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.Assess and prioritize the pre-requisites and the effective technical support needed from health care facilities, in close collaboration with MoH focal point for generators and heating units dispatch, installation, maintenance2.Provide technical support during the planning, installation and maintenance of generators and heating units in the specific selected locations. Suggestion: Provide technical follow up support to national counterparts related to the WHO conducted activities..3.Develop technical specifications and trainings, in collaboration with the supervisor, dedicated to safety measures, management and proper maintenance in line with the environmental standards and regulations for the health facility technical and referent staff of generators and heating units4.Design, develop and apply a full planning and life cycle to monitor generators and heating units donation from request to installation and maintenance 5.Provide technical support for the selection process of local service providers (BOQ, technical specifications etc.) for installation on site and rounds of maintenance of generators and heating units6.Supervise/monitor contracted supplier for the planning, installation, maintenance and ad-hoc support for generators, heating units and mechanical/electrical infrastructure7.Develop standardized electrical/mechanical documentation/design packages as required for outsourcing engineering services, with emphasis on the use of sustainable energy8.Define requirements and technical support for upgrading or repairing existing mechanical/electrical (e.g. generators, photovoltaic panels, and any possible electrical related infrastructures) or for developing new ones at health facilities level9.Together with biomedical team, support the definition of the full life cycle and environmental impact of WHO activities related to all devices donated to health facilities10.Review mechanical designs for infrastructure and facilities projects in terms of accuracy, suitability, sustainability to overall requirements, including identifying improvements in the designs and to participate in proposing practical solutions11.Ensure full compliance with all WHO standards, environmental standards and requirements in carrying out the above-mentioned tasks, as well as compliance with overall national policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to the requested activities, considering quality management and risk management best practices12.Support generator selection, revision of project and supervision of installation for WHO offices and warehouses13.Provide technical support for office and warehouse electrical installations, supervision of installation, maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical material

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Bachelor degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
Desirable: Master degree (advance university degree or above) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

Experience

Essential: At least two (2) years working experience in the relevant field of electrical or mechanical engineering is required. Experience in drafting electrical/mechanical systems drawings including draft of technical specification, cost estimates for engineering projects.
Desirable:

Skills

•Excellent skills in technical evaluation, installation, maintenance of the electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical items •Proven communication and presentation skills with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner and give technical advice and guidance taking into consideration the views of multiple stakeholders and partners in resource-limited contexts.•Proven ability to promote consensus, communicate progress and results, and resolve issues in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics.•Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukranian.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO language.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,776 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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