{"id":1884279,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer","title":"Procurement Specialists Biomedical Engineer","company":{"id":3899219,"name":"LonAdd Consultancy","domain":"lonadd.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lonadd-consultancy","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":true,"employer_type":"agency","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ethiopia"],"countries":["ET"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":28000,"max_usd":61000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":662},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T05:58:09Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T05:58:09Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":17,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":17},"description":"LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc (www.lonadd.com) is a Recruitment & Outsourcing Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with branch offices in Dukem, Hawassa and Bahir Dar. We are looking to recruit a qualified candidate on behalf of our client.\n\nLocation Addis Ababa at MoH/PMED and EPHI\n\nNo. Required – 2 (Two)\n\nContract duration:- 1 year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance.\n\nStart date – as soon as possible\n\nBackground\n\nBackground and Purpose of the Position\n\nThe Government of Ethiopia, with financial support from the World Bank, is implementing the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project to strengthen health system resilience and preparedness and response capacities in Ethiopia and the Eastern and Southern Africa region. The Ministry of Health (MoH) leads implementation of the project in collaboration with key implementing institutions, including the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) and Regional Health Bureaus. Effective implementation of the project requires timely, transparent and technically sound procurement of medical equipment, goods, works, non-consulting services and consultancy services in accordance with applicable World Bank procurement requirements and project documentation. The HEPRR technical assistance therefore includes Procurement Specialist-Biomedical Engineers assigned to MoH/PMED and EPHI to strengthen procurement and technical capacity.\n\nThe purpose of the Procurement Specialist-Biomedical Engineer position is to provide specialized procurement and biomedical engineering expertise to support the planning, technical specification, evaluation, procurement, contract management and follow-up of medical equipment and other project requirements. Working closely with the Finance and Procurement Directorate, Procurement Case Team and project beneficiaries, the Specialist will help ensure that goods, equipment and services are procured efficiently, competitively and in compliance with World Bank guidelines and procedures. The position will also contribute to strengthening procurement capacity, ensuring the technical suitability and quality of procured medical equipment, supporting contract implementation, and promoting efficient and accountable use of HEPRR project resources.\n\nJustification\n\nThe HEPRR project requires dedicated technical assistance that combines specialized procurement expertise with biomedical engineering knowledge. This time-bound support will strengthen procurement planning, technical specifications, bid and proposal evaluation, contract administration, equipment acceptance and lifecycle management, documentation, reporting and compliance with applicable Government and World Bank requirements.\n\nObjectives Purpose and Expected Results\n\nThe assignment will strengthen the planning, procurement, deployment, maintenance and management of medical equipment and supplies under HEPRR. It will help ensure efficient and competitive procurement; technically appropriate equipment and services; compliant procurement documentation and contract administration; strengthened institutional capacity; and accountable use of project resources.\n\nDescription of the Assignment\n\nThe Procurement Specialist will work closely with the MoH Procurement Office and the Project Team to support procurement activities and improve the efficiency and quality of work in accordance with World Bank guidelines and procedures. The Specialist will support the overall acquisition, deployment, maintenance, repair and management of medical equipment and supplies.\n\nSpecific Tasks\n\nParticipate in overall project planning and contribute to the development of the draft Procurement Plan, establishing feasible implementation timelines for each procurement method.\n\nConduct comprehensive needs assessments to assist in selecting appropriate health technologies and medical devices tailored to project goals.\n\nPrepare clear and appropriate technical specifications and data requirements in close collaboration with project beneficiaries and the MoH/PMED team.\n\nSupport the development of strategic project documents, agreements and Memoranda of Understanding related to medical device procurement and management.\n\nPrepare General Procurement Notices and Specific Procurement Notices for publication in the International Development Business and local media.\n\nPrepare bidding documents, Requests for Proposals and Expressions of Interest consistent with World Bank Standard Bidding Documents.\n\nDraft, publish and float invitations for bids for goods, non-consulting services and works, and requests for Expressions of Interest for consultancy services.\n\nEstablish and maintain registers of qualified consultants and suppliers.\n\nAssess consultant qualifications and establish shortlists in accordance with World Bank guidelines and manuals.\n\nCoordinate and assist with bid-opening operations, ensuring accurate recording and preparation of Bid Opening Minutes.\n\nEvaluate technical and financial bids and proposals for goods, equipment and consulting services in accordance with established guidelines.\n\nPrepare draft contracts for signature, secure required securities, and receive and log bidder or consultant complaints.\n\nMonitor contract execution and ensure timely receipt of goods, works and consultant reports.\n\nSupport port clearance, customs processes and verification of medical equipment upon delivery.\n\nSupervise and track the distribution and delivery of medical equipment to designated healthcare facilities according to distribution plans.\n\nOversee site installation, operationalization, maintenance, repair and commissioning of medical equipment.\n\nDesign, execute and deliver capacity-building training modules for healthcare providers and technical staff on medical equipment selection, user-level operation and maintenance.\n\nSupport system-strengthening efforts for MoH, RHBs and lower-level health-facility staff to enhance long-term device lifecycle management under HEPRR.\n\nAct as a technical liaison between MoH/EPHI, the World Bank and implementing partners to align routine project execution.\n\nParticipate actively in technical working groups, task forces, national and regional forums, strategic meetings and workshops.\n\nMaintain accurate, systematic records and audit trails of all procurement activities, including purchase registers, deliveries and completions, for Bank prior and post reviews and audits.\n\nGenerate and submit periodic progress reports to relevant stakeholders and project leadership.\n\nExecute additional relevant duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or required by related government projects.\n\nDeliverables and Reporting Requirements\n\nMajor Tasks\n\nParticipate in overall project planning and contribute to the development of the draft Procurement Plan, establishing feasible implementation timelines for each procurement method.\n\ncomprehensive needs assessments to assist in selecting appropriate health technologies and medical devices tailored to project goals.\n\nPrepare clear and appropriate technical specifications and data requirements in close collaboration with project beneficiaries and the MoH/PMED team.\n\nSupport the development of strategic project documents, agreements and Memoranda of Understanding related to medical device procurement and management.\n\nPrepare General Procurement Notices and Specific Procurement Notices for publication in the International Development Business and local media.\n\nPrepare bidding documents, Requests for Proposals and Expressions of Interest consistent with World Bank Standard Bidding Documents.\n\nDraft, publish and float invitations for bids for goods, non-consulting services and works, and requests for Expressions of Interest for consultancy services.\n\nEstablish and maintain registers of qualified consultants and suppliers.\n\nAssess consultant qualifications and establish shortlists in accordance with World Bank guidelines and manuals.\n\nCoordinate and assist with bid-opening operations, ensuring accurate recording and preparation of Bid Opening Minutes.\n\nEvaluate technical and financial bids and proposals for goods, equipment and consulting services in accordance with established guidelines.\n\nPrepare draft contracts for signature, secure required securities, and receive and log bidder or consultant complaints.\n\nMonitor contract execution and ensure timely receipt of goods, works and consultant reports.\n\nSupport port clearance, customs processes and verification of medical equipment upon delivery.\n\nSupervise and track the distribution and delivery of medical equipment to designated healthcare facilities according to distribution plans.\n\nDeliverables\n\nUpdated Procurement Plan – Procurement plans prepared and regularly updated, reflecting procurement methods, timelines and implementation requirements\n\nComplete Procurement Documents – Bidding documents, EOIs, RFPs, GPNs, SPNs and invitations for bids prepared and processed in accordance with applicable World Bank requirements.\n\nTechnical Specifications for Biomedical Equipment and Other Goods – Clear and appropriate technical specifications developed with project beneficiaries.\n\nBid and Proposal Evaluation Reports – Technical and financial evaluations completed and appropriately documented.\n\nConsultant Shortlisting and Selection Documentation – Registers, qualification assessments, shortlists and related selection documentation prepared and maintained.\n\nBid Opening Records and Minutes – Bid-opening processes appropriately documented with complete and accurate minutes.\n\nContract Documentation and Contract Administration Records – Contracts prepared, securities received and implementation systematically monitored\n\nBiomedical Equipment Quality and Acceptance Reports – Delivered equipment assessed, non-compliance identified and corrective or replacement actions followed up.\n\nContract Performance Monitoring Reports – Milestones, deliverables, invoices, delivery schedules and contractual obligations monitored and documented.\n\nWorld Bank Procurement Correspondence and No-Objection Documentation – Required correspondence prepared and No-Objections documented where applicable.\n\nProcurement Complaint Management Records – Complaints, responses and follow-up actions appropriately recorded and processed.\n\nComplete Procurement Records and Filing System – Procurement documents, registers, delivery and completion records maintained for reviews and audits.\n\nAudit and Procurement Review Support Documentation – Required records provided for statutory, internal, World Bank and donor audits and reviews.\n\nContractual Issue and Dispute Resolution Documentation – Technical advice and documentation provided to resolve contractual issues and disputes.\n\nMonthly Progress Reports – Reports documenting activities, achievements, pending actions, challenges and progress against assigned deliverables\n\nProject Management\n\nThe Procurement Specialist-Biomedical Engineer will report to MoH/PMED and the Strategic Affairs Office of EPHI. The Specialist will work closely with the MoH Procurement Office, Finance and Procurement Directorate, Procurement Case Team, Project Team and project beneficiaries, with Client providing contract oversight through the institutional third-party HR service arrangement.\n\nGeneral Conditions Procedures and Logistics\n\nPayment Modality and Schedule\n\nThe salary will be paid on a monthly basis by LonAdd upon successful completion of the monthly deliverable.\n\nPolicy Conditions\n\nThe HR firm will manage all administrative issues and aspects based on HR policies and procedures.\n\nAll remuneration must be within the contract agreement through the HR firm.\n\nNo contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both the HR firm and the consultant.\n\nConsultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority over the Client budget.\n\nAbout You\n\nRequired Qualifications and Competencies\n\nRequirement\nDetails\n\nEducation\nBA...","description_format":"text","description_chars":14597,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-05T01:22:09Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":34,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":0.85,"p_active":0.446,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":16,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["seen:16","agency","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-16T00:57:31Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1522,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-17T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3899219},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3899219"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Flonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Flonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Flonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/lonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Flonadd-consultancy-procurement-specialists-biomedical-engineer"}]}