Project Analyst-Medical Equipment and Health Systems
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates globally to eradicate poverty and advance Sustainable Development Goals. In Ukraine, UNDP supports emergency response and long-term recovery, including health services restoration. This role is within the Strengthening Civilian Health Service Delivery in Ukraine project, focusing on medical equipment and health systems.
Job Purpose
The Project Analyst-Medical Equipment and Health Systems serves as the technical health focal point for the Strengthening Civilian Health Service Delivery in Ukraine project. This role is crucial for ensuring that procured medical equipment is clinically justified, technically appropriate, safely installed, and sustainably operated. The Analyst will coordinate technical inputs with national and regional health authorities, beneficiary hospitals, and other stakeholders. Key contributions include validating equipment needs, assessing facility readiness, developing technical specifications, overseeing installation and commissioning, and managing technical risks to align project investments with national health reforms and standards.
Responsibilities
Coordinate project planning and implementation by providing technical inputs for work plans, procurement, and budgets, and monitoring technical actions. Validate hospital equipment needs through assessments and consultations, ensuring clinical justification and cost-effectiveness. Assess facility readiness for equipment installation, covering infrastructure, utilities, and staffing. Develop performance-based technical specifications and evaluation criteria. Participate in technical evaluations of bids and verify delivered equipment. Coordinate installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing. Serve as the technical health focal point, liaising with the Ministry of Health, National Health Service, regional authorities, and beneficiary hospitals. Provide technical advice on integrating equipment into clinical workflows and support capacity development. Monitor equipment utilization and performance, conduct field visits, and report on progress. Identify and mitigate technical risks. Facilitate supplier-provided training and support maintenance planning. Ensure mainstreaming of gender equality and promote a safe, inclusive work environment.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience (with a Master’s degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) in health systems strengthening, healthcare service delivery, hospital operations, or medical equipment management is required. Experience with computer software packages is necessary. Desirable experience includes medical equipment needs assessment, facility readiness review, technical specification development, and working with public health institutions.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Systems Thinking, Knowledge Facilitation, Project Management, Partnerships Management, Communication, Monitoring & Evaluation, Gender Equality.