Biomedical Engineering / Maintenance Specialist – Republic of the Congo

September 26, 2026

ICHESS is building a multidisciplinary team for a health security capacity assessment in the Republic of the Congo.

  • Location: Brazzaville, with travel to targeted health facilities across the country
  • Duration: up to 3 months
  • Contract type: consultancy
  • Deadline: Sunday 28 September 2026

Main responsibilities

  • Assess the availability and functional status of biomedical equipment in targeted health facilities (laboratories, disease surveillance, emergency management, biosafety and biosecurity)
  • Document gaps in equipment, maintenance and technical staff qualifications
  • Analyse the organisation of maintenance against integrated biomedical maintenance standards (EASI framework or equivalent national standards)
  • Contribute to the mapping of material resources and the assessment of climate risks to health infrastructure
  • Formulate costed recommendations to close the gaps identified
  • Take part in report writing and the presentation of results

Profile

  • Engineering degree (Master’s level minimum) in biomedical engineering, electromechanics or a related field
  • At least 7 years of experience in biomedical engineering or the management or maintenance of medical equipment
  • Proven experience in inventorying, assessing or auditing technical facilities in health institutions
  • Good knowledge of biomedical asset management tools and standards
  • Experience on projects funded by international technical and financial partners is an asset
  • Experience in Central Africa, particularly in the Republic of the Congo, is highly desirable
  • Fluency in written and spoken French
  • Immediate availability

How to apply

Send your detailed CV and a cover letter to Recrutement2026@ichess-us.org.
Subject: “Spécialiste biomédical – Congo”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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