BIOMED MANAGER

GENERAL CONTEXT 

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. 

MAIN PURPOSE 

Planning, coordinating and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to medical and cold chain equipment according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project. 

RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS 

• Participating in the definition of the objectives and planning of the biomedical and cold chain 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 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. 

MSF SECTION/CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Installation and training of complex and non-complex medical and cold chain equipment, including but not limited to oxygen concentrators, anaesthesia machine, ultrasound equipment, autoclaves, laboratory equipment. 
• Technical assessment for local purchases and service contracts. 
• Support to MSF standard and non-standard medical and cold chain equipment. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

• Degree as a Biomedical Technician, Biomedical Engineer or a related technical field is required.  
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience managing, maintaining or supporting medical equipment, preferably in hospital environments.  
• Demonstrated technical skills and understanding of biomedical equipment, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting.  
• Previous experience managing medical equipment in humanitarian, low-resource or emergency settings will be considered a strong asset.  
• Experience delivering training, coaching or capacity-building activities will be considered an asset.  
• Fluency in French is mandatory. English and/or Spanish will be considered an asset. 
• Good level of computer literacy and ability to use digital tools for equipment management, reporting and documentation.  
• Strong competencies in people management, teamwork and cooperation, behavioural flexibility, quality orientation and commitment to MSF principles.  
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and challenging operational environments, ensuring the safe and efficient use of medical equipment. 

CONDITIONS 

• Position based in Haiti (projects in Belladère and Artibonite).  
• Full-time position.  
• Salary according to MSF salary grid IRFFG (Level 9) and secondary benefits in accordance with MSF reward policies.  
• Temporary mission of 3 months.  
• Expected departure date: around 20 July 2026. 

HOW TO APPLY  

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.  
• Closing date: 30th June 2026, 23:59 CET (Central European Time). 

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks. 

Médecins Sans Frontières, as a responsible employer, under the¨Ley General de la Discapacidad de 2013 (LGD)¨ invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above-mentioned position.