Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact.  We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve. EGPAF currently supports national, district, and local governments, facilities, communities, and non-governmental partners. In 2020, EGPAF’s global footprint spans 15 countries. To date, EGPAF has supported over 15,000 sites to offer HIV counselling, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services alongside high-quality family health care.  Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

EGPAF has worked in Malawi since 2001. Today, EGPAF Malawi implements evidence-based HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions in 177 health facilities in nine districts through EGPAF’s U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief/U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PEPFAR/CDC) – funded Achieving HIV Epidemic Control through Scaling Up Quality Testing, Care and Treatment in Malawi.

EGPAF in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (Health Technical Support Services Directorate) seeks to feel the following positions below.

Note:  The Physical Assets Management Division in the Health Technical Support Services Directorate of the Ministry is responsible for management of medical equipment in the Ministry. The primary mandate of the Division is to formulate policies for medical equipment management in the public health sector of Malawi and ensuring the functionality of medical equipment in hospitals at all times, ensuring standards are met and coordinating partners who support the Ministry in matters related to the equipment management

Title                           :           Technical Advisor –  Equipment Standards and Specifications

Reports to                :            Director HTSS, MoH

Supervised by         :           EGPAF_HIS Project Director

Location                   :           Seconded to Ministry of Health_HTSS

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

• Support in the development of equipment standards and specifications manual
• Coordinate activities together with MoH to identify and understand further challenges in equipment management
• Lead efforts in acquiring feedback from stakeholders in the equipment standards and specifications through survey etc.
• Assess the state of medical equipment, diagnostic systems and transport systems in the country and estimate gaps and needs for procurement, maintenance training and rehabilitation
• Medical Equipment Information System interfacing with other management information systems through Digital Health
• Link equipment needs with human resource, infrastructure standards, equipment standards, high-quality patient care and development plans at the different levels of the health system

1. Coordinate with Health Infrastructure Division in the Ministry to quantify infrastructure upgrade/modification requirements for health facilities in relation to medical equipment.
2. Consult on and understand the health services delivery and human resource development trajectories to inform equipment and diagnostic systems development

• Assess the systems for medical equipment procurement at the national and implementation levels and recommend more efficient systems
• Assess the system of tracking the functionality of medical equipment and make recommendations accordingly
• Assess the system tracking the health care technology, advancement in relation to available technical specification
• Recommend testing tools and procedures for performance check of medical equipment
• Promote planning and scheduling of medical equipment maintenance

To be successful, you will need to have:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering with 5 years minimum experience in medical equipment maintenance.
• Should demonstrate an understanding of the equipment landscape for Malawi
• Experience in market analytics for medical devices
• Understanding of equipment specifications and medical devices for Malawi

As a global, multinational and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. The Foundation is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B), and we strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of color), women and non-binary, LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender), individuals with disabilities, and other members of historically underrepresented groups.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact  [email protected]  .

Interested qualified candidates should send their expressions of interest, enclosing copies of their certificates and a detailed current Curriculum.  Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

To apply log onto EGPAF webpage:  https://www.pedaids.org/about/careers