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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE                                 :   HOSPITAL ENGINEER – BIOMEDICAL

DEPARTMENT                          :   CLINICAL SERVICES

REPORTS TO                            :   CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY      

Reporting to the CEO, responsible for ensuring proper functioning, safety and sound condition of all medical equipment in the Hospital and that they are in optimum working condition and available for use at all times amongst the following other responsibilities:

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Jointly with users, review and develop suitable specifications for required bio-medical equipment.

·         Create, update, and maintain a comprehensive database for all biomedical equipment in the hospital.

·         Design schedules for preventive maintenance and calibration of medical equipment and ensure they are incorporated into the preventive maintenance plans.

·         Maintain files and records of all job cards and tasks as performed.

·         Provide technical input to users and procurement to assist selection of suppliers as may be required from time to time.    

·         Ensure partnerships and good working relationships with suppliers to ensure the sustainability of services provided by the hospital.

·         Prepare design drawings, specifications, and other documents to ensure alignment with scope of work, Hospital standards, finishing standards and compliance with environment, fire and safety requirements.

·         Participate in the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of medical equipment.

·         Train user department in handling medical equipment.

·         Evaluate the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of medical equipment, report and implement recommendations.

·         Participate in annual budget preparation for biomedical section, make positive contribution to the budgeting process and control budgets. 

·         Promptly resolve internal Customer queries and issues to ensure excellent service delivery to final Customer.

·         Ensure continuous training of Bio-medical equipment users and to ensure safe machine handling.

·         Identify gaps and risks in biomedical equipment and share with Head of Division for execution.

·         Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Degree in Biomedical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.

·         Valid membership and practicing license in related field.

·         Minimum of 8 year’s related work experience, in a leadership role in a busy Hospital, biomedical / biotechnological research institution or related industry.

·         Proven track record in: People management, Energy management, Maintenance management, Operational costs control.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

·         Ability to multi-task and deal with diverse responsibilities.

·         Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.

·         Analytical, communication and writing skills.

·         Problem-solving and creative work approach

·         Excellent organizational and planning skills.

·         Excellent management skills

·         Excellent organizational, decision-making, and planning skills.