Senior Manager – Biomedical Department at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Description

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The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include teaching hospitals, Faculties of Health Sciences with Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical Colleges, Institutes for Educational Development, an Examination Board and an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. The Graduate School of Media and Communications, the East African Institute, the Institute for Human Development and the Kiswahili Centre have been launched recently while several Graduate Professional Schools and Faculties of Arts and Sciences are to be set up in Pakistan and East Africa. Through its needs-blind admissions policy, the University imbues the most promising leaders and thinkers of tomorrow with an ethic of service and the skills to help communities solve their most pressing challenges. The Aga Khan University is one of nine agencies in the Aga Khan Development Network.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be overall in charge of the quality of care of the biomedical department in the hospital with authority to approve, correct and perform preventive action if the quality not satisfactory. Manage repairs, services, safety testing, installation, commissioning and planned preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment in accordance with current Hospital standards. Be part of the purchase committee for the purchase of new medical equipment in the hospital.

Responsibilities

Oversee the annual Planning of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration for all equipment. Ensuring the contracts of all critical equipment are always valid. To ensure the all the medical equipment are in working condition and available for patient use. Identify, develop and implement training roadmap for departmental staff. Develop and implement performance targets, safety standards, and performance assurance to ensure all regulatory compliance (both national and international standards. Ensure effective and efficient implementation and adherence of the equipment management plan which will contain all components of equipment selection starting from pre-purchase technical evaluation to its end of life. Develop annual operating and departmental capital budget, take initiatives to improve quality standards of the equipment. Any other duties that might be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

BE/BS in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR master’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience. In-depth technical knowledge in advanced biomedical engineering and medical information technology. Strong knowledge and experience in quality management systems and awareness of international quality standards (ISO, JCIA, CAP,etc.) Knowledge in project management and medical technology system integration skills Analytical ability to determine equipment failure and malfunction and to manage its repair to ensure proper functioning. Ability to perform financial analysis and calculate effective budgets, revenue themes, and costs. Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues. Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with Consultants/Doctors, vendors, and senior administration. Experience in working in a JCI Accredited Hospital will be an added advantage.