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.

Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'.

Start date: November-December 2026

Job position: Biomedical Technician

Location: Accra, Ghana

Duration: 12 months

* The NGO reserves the right to close the application process once the position is filled

We are 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.

• 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 4 model maintenance units from those indicated by the MOH 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 one'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 assigned scope of expertise, to collecting information and identifying potential new opportunities for collaboration and project development.

• 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 experience 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

Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience)

Annual leave: 2.5 days for each month of work, for contracts longer than 4 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

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, 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.