Biomedical Engineering and Equipment Management Specialist

We’re looking for a Biomedical Engineering and Equipment Management Specialist who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. 

·      This assignment seeks to provide specialised training, mentorship, and guidance to strengthen the technical skills of the Biomedical team. 

·      To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology, or a related field.

·      As a volunteer, you will provide mentorship to Biomedical staff on technical problem-solving and equipment management practices.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (EHPHA) is a government health agency responsible for managing and delivering healthcare services throughout the Eastern Highlands Province (EHP) of Papua New Guinea. Operating under the National Department of Health, EHPHA oversees Goroka Provincial Hospital, district hospitals, rural health centres, and community health posts to ensure that quality and accessible healthcare reaches all communities across the province’s eight districts.

EHPHA’s primary aim is to strengthen the provincial health system by providing equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. It works collaboratively with local and national government bodies, non-governmental organisations, faith-based agencies, and international development partners to deliver essential health programs focused on maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.

A volunteer with expertise in biomedical engineering can provide specialised guidance, hands-on training, and best practice approaches that are not currently available locally. The volunteer will work alongside the team to assess existing equipment, implement maintenance protocols, and introduce innovative solutions to improve efficiency and compliance. This role cannot be easily filled locally due to the specialised technical knowledge and experience required to maintain modern medical technologies and meet regulatory standards.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.