BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER

POSITION: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER/ DIRECTOR

LOCATION: COUNTRY

REVISION DATE: October 2022

Job Summary:

Responsible for testing, installing, calibrating, maintenance and repair of dialysis machines, RO systems and other medical equipment in AHN dialysis centers within a region, to ensure quality and effectiveness of patient care. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Centre Level Engineering

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot problems with RO systems, dialysis machines, and other medical equipment used by the clinical team

• Develop in depth knowledge in the field of dialysis, particularly the various machines and components needed to build and maintain a dialysis machine

• Understand the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) around Nipro, Fresenius and Baxter/Gambro dialysis machines including the differences between manufacturers

• Work closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses as well as with endusers (patients and their attendants)

• Training technical or clinical staff on equipment operation and maintenance

• Maintaining the equipment to the best of its performance by organizing a planned maintenance program for all equipment’s and attending to emergency breakdowns and repairs

• Ensure that any routine activities required within the centers are performed as required e.g. loop disinfection 

• Review the clinical reports from allocated centers to ensure that all BME issues are addressed

• Carry out inspection & repairs of the equipment/machine within the region

• Responding to issues reported on the ground per the TAT guidelines 

• Think critically and solve complex engineering problems

• Assist on other engineering and technical problems as they come up, including installation and maintenance of ICT equipment

• Liaise and maintain relationships with device manufacturers, suppliers and other stakeholders

• Execute other engineer responsibilities assigned

• Keeping record of the Spares/consumable items/ equipment history etc 

Reporting and other BME oversight 

• Coordinating RO reporting from the centre level 

• Maintaining BME maintenance trackers 

• Coordinating monthly investigations at centres

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports):

• None

Desired Competencies:

• Degree in biomedical engineering, biomedical science, mechanical/ electrical engineering or related 

• Familiarity with health and safety/ quality standards

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Applications

• Outstanding problem-solving skills

• Willingness to travel 20% to 50% of the time

• Passion for AHN’s Mission