Job ID
47565
Job Title
Biomedical Engineer
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Supports health teams across all programs in planning and implementing preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
Plans, implements and ensures corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control of medical equipment and its maintenance.
Identifies the needs for new equipment, together with the health teams and assists within its procurement; manages stocks of spare parts.
Contributes to the annual budgeting process for Biomedical-related activities across programmes.
Monitors and follows up on monthly forecasting and planning exercises.
Maintains a good collaboration with Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), Ministry of Health, suppliers and all concerned departments.
Trains the staff of the supported health facilities and organizes capacity building activities based on the needs.
Prepares and submits required reports to the Health Coordinator.
Plans, implements and ensures corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control of medical equipment and its maintenance.
Identifies the needs for new equipment, together with the health teams and assists within its procurement; manages stocks of spare parts.
Contributes to the annual budgeting process for Biomedical-related activities across programmes.
Monitors and follows up on monthly forecasting and planning exercises.
Maintains a good collaboration with Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), Ministry of Health, suppliers and all concerned departments.
Trains the staff of the supported health facilities and organizes capacity building activities based on the needs.
Prepares and submits required reports to the Health Coordinator.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering is the minimum required, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering is an asset
At least 5 years’ experience in managing medical equipment in a hospital setting.
Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
Experience in managing complex medical equipment and collaborating with medical equipment suppliers.
Experience with humanitarian projects and training staff with limited biomedical understanding is a strong asset.
At least 5 years’ experience in managing medical equipment in a hospital setting.
Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
Experience in managing complex medical equipment and collaborating with medical equipment suppliers.
Experience with humanitarian projects and training staff with limited biomedical understanding is a strong asset.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to apply, Max by the 22nd of April 2026.
Salary and Benefits
Based on ICRC salary scale.
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Apr 01, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 22, 2026
CV Language
English
