Biomedical Engineer

Job Title: Biomedical Engineer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Health Sector
Employment Type: Full-Time
Talent Preference: Local Talent
Gender Preference: Open to Both
Age Requirement: 30 Years and Above

Position Summary

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, vendor coordination, and ensuring optimal functionality of critical medical equipment to support quality patient care and hospital operations.

Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering.
  
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in hospital biomedical engineering.
  
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior role preferred.
  
• Biomedical Equipment Technician/Engineer Certification
  
• Electrical Safety Certification
  
• ISO/Internal Auditor Certification
  
• OEM Technical Training Certificates
  
• Medical Gas Pipeline System Training

Technical Expertise Required / Experience Handling: ICU equipment, OT equipment, Imaging systems, Dialysis equipment, Laboratory analyzers and machines, Hospital gas systems

Technical Skills Required

• Preventive & corrective maintenance
  
• Medical equipment troubleshooting
  
• Calibration & validation
  
• Biomedical equipment safety testing
  
• Equipment installation & commissioning
  
• Healthcare technology management
  
• Vendor & AMC management
  
• CMMS/Biomedical software knowledge

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Medical Equipment Management

• Ensure proper functioning of all biomedical equipment.
  
• Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new equipment.
  
• Maintain updated asset inventory and equipment database.
  
• Monitor equipment lifecycle and replacement planning.

2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules.
  
• Ensure timely repair of faulty equipment.
  
• Reduce equipment downtime.
  
• Conduct electrical safety testing and calibration.

3. Critical Care & OT Equipment Support

Manage and support: Ventilators, Patient monitors, Defibrillators, Anesthesia machines, Electrosurgical units, Infusion/syringe pumps, OT tables and lights, Laparoscopic systems

4. Imaging & Diagnostic Equipment Coordination

Coordinate maintenance and service support for: X-ray systems, CT Scan, Ultrasound, MRI (if available), C-arm systems, Laboratory analyzers.

5. Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with: Hospital safety standards, Electrical safety regulations, Accreditation requirements (JCI/NABH/ISO), Maintain calibration and maintenance records., Participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.

6. Staff Supervision & Training

• Supervise biomedical technicians and junior engineers.
  
• Conduct technical training for users and staff.
  
• Guide clinical staff on proper equipment handling.

7. Vendor & AMC Management

• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and service providers.
  
• Monitor Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and warranty services.
  
• Verify service reports and maintenance quality.

8. Inventory & Spare Parts Management

• Maintain stock of essential spare parts and accessories.
  
• Monitor consumables related to biomedical equipment.
  
• Prevent delays caused by spare shortages.

9. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain Records Of:

• Preventive maintenance
  
• Breakdown reports
  
• Calibration certificates
  
• Equipment history
  
• Asset movement
  
• Service contracts

Prepare:

• Monthly biomedical reports
  
• Downtime analysis
  
• Equipment performance reports

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime percentage
  
• Preventive maintenance compliance
  
• Breakdown response time
  
• Equipment downtime reduction
  
• Calibration compliance
  
• AMC compliance
  
• Incident resolution time
  
• User satisfaction
  
• Equipment Maintenance Assistants

If you meet the above qualifications send your cv to careers@msvlgroup.com