June 9, 2025 – A comprehensive new ranking and remuneration system for technical supervisors in Iran’s medical equipment sector has been introduced, marking a major step towards professionalization and fair compensation. The initiative, led by the Medical Equipment Specialists Association, is designed to move beyond base wage contracts and recognize technical expertise through a structured ranking process.

Under this new framework, technical supervisors are categorized across eight professional groups, including domestic and international trade, technical product management, after-sales engineering, design and production, management and oversight, clinical biomedical engineering, and education and research. The ranking system features five levels, from “Expert” (requiring 70 out of 100 points) to entry-level, with a mix of permanent and renewable certifications.

Evaluation criteria include educational attainment, work experience (weighted most heavily), patents, publications, university teaching, management roles, and specialized certifications. The process allows candidates to present their documentation for review by the association’s ranking committee.

Notably, the system introduces a contractual supplement: technical supervisors will receive, in addition to the base wage, a “technical supervisor’s allowance” calculated according to their rank, employer sector (manufacturing, import, hospital, or retail), product risk classification, and—for clinical roles—the size of the healthcare facility. The association will act as a third-party witness in these contracts, ensuring transparency and enforceability.

The initiative also includes regular refresher courses, with ranking topics integrated into the curriculum. The aim is to align compensation with skills and experience, similar to long-standing practices in pharmacy and laboratory sectors, and to elevate the standing of technical supervisors throughout the medical equipment industry.

This move is expected to address employment challenges, support career development, and promote higher standards of professionalism in Iran’s rapidly evolving health technology ecosystem.