The Karen Hospital

Health care

Head Biomedical Engineer

Nairobi

Kenya

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work experience

7 years

Language skills

English

Description

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from recognized institution

At least 7 years' relevant experience, 2 of which should be at supervisory level.

Recognized by the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya.

Proven Project Management experience.

Strong grasp of Hospital utility systems and Quality Management Systems. Conversance with hospital management systems.

Responsibilities

Effectively plan and lead all preventive and diagnostic maintenance of Biomedical equipment and ensure accuracy of all maintenance logs;

Supervise the installation and commissioning of new equipment through functionality testing, adjusting and calibrating for standards and compliance;

Maintain and review inspection checklists and lead periodic Bio-med inspections across all sites while effectively utilizing equipment warranty details;

Ensure strict compliance with product quality assurance, engineering specifications, procedural standards, health and safety protocols and proper equipment handling in all Biomed operations; Ensure timely project delivery and real-time communication with user departments on project status; Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of all equipment and make recommendations to management for the Improvement of ROI;

Develop and maintain detailed inventory of medical equipment for efficient resource allocation while analyzing, and summarize Bio-med data and report on relevant trends for proper decision making; Develop quarterly training calendars for clinicians on the proper use and protection of all Biomed equipment;

Liaise closely with the procurement team in the sourcing of accessories; and

Prepare and submit monthly down-time reports, guide on end-of-life requirements and lead the disposal processes of Bio-med equipment.

COUNTRY: Kenya

• Effectively plan and lead all preventive and diagnostic maintenance of Biomedical equipment and ensure accuracy of all maintenance logs;
• Supervise the installation and commissioning of new equipment through functionality testing, adjusting and calibrating for standards and compliance;
• Maintain and review inspection checklists and lead periodic Bio-med inspections across all sites while effectively utilizing equipment warranty details;
• Ensure strict compliance with product quality assurance, engineering specifications, procedural standards, health and safety protocols and proper equipment handling in all Biomed operations; Ensure timely project delivery and real-time communication with user departments on project status; Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of all equipment and make recommendations to management for the Improvement of ROI;
• Develop and maintain detailed inventory of medical equipment for efficient resource allocation while analyzing, and summarize Bio-med data and report on relevant trends for proper decision making; Develop quarterly training calendars for clinicians on the proper use and protection of all Biomed equipment;
• Liaise closely with the procurement team in the sourcing of accessories; and
• Prepare and submit monthly down-time reports, guide on end-of-life requirements and lead the disposal processes of Bio-med equipment.

• Project Management
• Hospital utility systems
• Quality Management Systems
• Hospital management systems
• Preventive and diagnostic maintenance
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Inspection checklists
• Product quality assurance
• Engineering specifications
• Procedural standards
• Health and safety protocols
• Equipment inventory management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Training development
• Procurement liaison
• Equipment disposal processes

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from recognized institution
• At least 7 years' relevant experience, 2 of which should be at supervisory level.
• Recognized by the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya.
• Proven Project Management experience.
• Strong grasp of Hospital utility systems and Quality Management Systems.
• Conversance with hospital management systems.