Biomedical Technician
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Doctors with Africa CUAMM is hiring a Biomedical Technician in Accra, Ghana for a 12-month contract starting November-December 2026. The role supports the COMPAS project on hospital equipment management and maintenance in collaboration with POLIMI and Ghanaian health and academic institutions. The position involves technical missions, equipment assessments, improvement planning, and coordination with the Ministry of Health and partner facilities.
- 12-month contract with start date November-December 2026
- Based in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
- Supports a funded health systems strengthening project
- Involves biomedical equipment management and maintenance
- Requires coordination with Ministry of Health and partner institutions
- Application deadline is October 2nd 2026
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Original source description
Negotiable
Vacancies
1
02 Oct 2026
Job Type
Contract
Accra, Greater Accra
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Job Description
Company Description
Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 11 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda. The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.
CUAMM's action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.
CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.
Position
Application
deadline:
October 2nd 2026
Start date:
November-December 2026
Job position:
Biomedical Technician
Accra, Ghana
Duration:
12 months
The NGO reserves the right to close the application process once the position is filled.
Purpose Of The Role
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is seeking a dedicated and experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician to provide technical and operational support for the implementation of the project
COMPAS - Multidisciplinary Cooperation for the Adaptation, Support and Strengthening of Hospital Equipment Management and Maintenance Systems in Ghana / AID 013426/01/0
, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented in collaboration with the lead partner (POLIMI - Politecnico di Milano) and other partners, including Ghanaian health and academic institutions.
The successful candidate will contribute to the management, planning, monitoring, and execution of biomedical equipment lifecycle and maintenance activities, working in close coordination with the Project Manager and project partners.
Key Duties
Collaborating closely with POLIMI to define technical activities and ensuring rigorous follow-up on field missions and planned interventions.
Participating in and providing support to technical missions, ensuring the necessary coordination with local health facilities and authorities.
Supporting the assessment and selection of four model maintenance units from those indicated by the Ministry of Health through a shared decision process based on mapping biomedical equipment in selected healthcare facilities as well as evaluating the infrastructure, staffing, operating procedures, and digital monitoring systems of the maintenance units.
For each selected maintenance unit, developing a targeted improvement plan to transform them into model units, incorporating systems for biomedical equipment management, on-the-job training, and ongoing technical follow-up.
Maintaining regular coordination with the Ministry of Health, Health Facilities Regulatory Agency, Ghana Health Service, University of Ghana, and target healthcare facilities, in alignment with the Project Manager.
Collaborating with local health institutions and stakeholders to define and apply procedures and standards for healthcare technology management and maintenance.
Supporting the organization and implementation of training and capacity-building activities for hospital technicians and other involved personnel, in coordination with POLIMI and other partners.
Supporting the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and implementing all technical activities outlined in the project.
Contributing to the collection, organization, and analysis of technical data and project indicators, ensuring they remain updated and accessible.
Supporting the Project Manager in monitoring the progress of technical activities, as well as identifying potential issues and follow-up needs.
Participating in project meetings and technical sessions with partners and stakeholders, providing updates on activities within the candidate's scope of responsibility.
Contributing to the preparation of technical reports, project documentation, minutes, and other materials related to assigned activities.
Collaborating with the Project Manager and the team on the proper implementation of activities, in compliance with organizational procedures, partner agreements, and donor requirements.
Supporting field missions by facilitating technical and operational aspects.
Contributing, within the assigned scope of expertise, to collecting information and identifying potential new opportunities for collaboration and project development.
Requirements
- University degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Technician certification, or equivalent qualification in a strictly related technical domain.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; good knowledge of written and spoken Italian will be an advantage.
- Consolidated and proven
Experience
in the maintenance of medical equipment.
Prior professional or volunteering
in low-resource settings and/or international cooperation.
Strong competencies in medical equipment maintenance, healthcare technology assessment, and the implementation of digital inventory/monitoring tools.
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, with the ability to foster strong relationships with local institutions and hospital staff.
Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Terms Of Contract
Type of contract:
Collaboration contract.
To be determined according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy, with possible increase based on professional experience.
Annual leave:
2.5 days for each month of work, for contracts longer than four months.
Flight ticket:
One return flight at the beginning and at the end of the collaboration.
Medical provisions:
The NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs.
Visa and permits:
The NGO bears the cost and paperwork for the entry visa to the country of service, any professional registration, work and residence permits.
Accommodation:
Provided by the NGO; it can be individual or shared, depending on the logistical situation, the availability at the workplace and the available budget.
Other costs:
The NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker.
Selection And Safeguarding
Due to the high number of applications, CUAMM's recruiting team will contact only shortlisted candidates. The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions or sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.
How To Apply
Apply through the official Doctors with Africa CUAMM careers page for
Biomedical Technician | Ghana
.
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