NAJMUS SAHAR
Summary
Biomedical Engineer with over 10 years of experience managing medical equipment across Pakistan, Syria, and Ukraine. Expertise in designing and commissioning ICU, OT, and laboratory infrastructure in challenging environments, including conflict zones and tertiary care hospitals. Skilled at developing preventive maintenance plans, training multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Proven ability to deliver cost-effective solutions improving patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Field Coordinator & Biomedical Engineer Consultant
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
04.2017 - 07.2025
- Coordinated field teams for timely data collection and reporting of hospital performance indicators.
- Assessed biomedical infrastructure in secondary hospitals and recommended WHO-compliant procurement strategies.
- Analyzed hospital workloads and utilities to improve operations and infection control measures.
International Medical Equipment Specialist
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
11.2018 - 12.2024
- Led biomedical projects in Pakistan, Syria, and Ukraine, covering installation, assessment, and maintenance of critical medical systems.
- Designed and commissioned ICU, OT, and biosafety-compliant TB and general laboratories.
- Developed SOPs and preventive maintenance plans for all installed medical equipment.
- Conducted training for nursing and biomedical staff in multiple facilities, including Lady Reading Hospital (Peshawar), DHQ Parachinar, DHQ Bajaur, and Civil Hospital Jamrud.
- Coordinated COVID-19 response equipment deployment to tertiary and secondary care hospitals in KPK.
- Supervised biomedical teams and evaluated suppliers, managing procurement and bid selection processes.
Biomedical Engineer Consultant
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepared technical specifications and cost estimates for medical equipment procurement.
- Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of systems, including oxygen generation plants.
- Ensured compliance of imported equipment with design and international standards.
- Developed maintenance strategies and trained local teams for sustainable operations.
Biomedical Engineer
Rehman Medical Institute
Peshawar
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided technical support and preventive maintenance for critical hospital biomedical equipment.
- Conducted training for nursing staff on patient monitors, syringe pumps, and defibrillators.
- Assisted in department audit and streamlined equipment inventory management.
Education
MSc - Global Public Health
Queen Mary University of London
01.2021 - 1 2023
BSc - Biomedical Engineering
Riphah International University
Skills
- Medical equipment management and preventive maintenance
- Project planning in complex and resource-limited environments
- Supplier evaluation and procurement oversight
- Training and capacity building for healthcare staff
- Health system assessment and policy implementation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Selected Trainings & Workshops
- International Clinical Engineering & Health Technology Management Congress | Rome, 2019
- Hospital Management Module | ICRC Geneva, 2019
- Clinical and Technical Training on Aeonmed Shangrilla 950 Ventilator | 2021
- Operational & Technical Training on ZOLL EMV+ Ventilator | 2021
- COVID-19 Clinical Solution Workshop for Biomedical Engineers | 2020
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Pashtu
Native
Timeline
Biomedical Engineer Consultant
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
12.2021 - 12.2023
MSc - Global Public Health
Queen Mary University of London
01.2021 - 1 2023
International Medical Equipment Specialist
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
11.2018 - 12.2024
Field Coordinator & Biomedical Engineer Consultant
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
04.2017 - 07.2025
Biomedical Engineer
Rehman Medical Institute
08.2015 - 02.2017
BSc - Biomedical Engineering
Riphah International University
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