Lead Biomedical Engineer Full-time Job

The Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for the following key tasks:

Needs Assessments and Evaluation

Conduct technical assessments and stakeholder consultations to identify health system service gaps and needs within health systems, including but not limited to provisions of medical equipment systems and supplies, department and section planning, facilities classifications, operational processes, and reporting.

Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine medical equipment requirements, needs and others considering factors like technology advancements, regulatory compliance, and clinical demands

Evaluate the medical assets/system's operational performances and produce reports (efficiency, reliability and safety)) and follow up on any warranty maintenance and servicing as required.

Medical Equipment Specification and Cost Estimates

Definition and review of medical equipment technical specifications, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, clinical requirements and facility constraints.

Definition and development of equipment lists and layouts, considering factors like workflow optimization, space utilization, and control measures.

Collaborate closely with design teams to review and plan for the integration of medical equipment in health facilities

Preparation of cost estimates for medical equipment (including devices, systems, tools, supplies, furniture, etc.), considering scheduling, procurement costs, installation expenses, and ongoing maintenance and operation requirements.

Technical Support

Support in Drafting Terms of Reference (TORs):

Collaborate with project teams to develop Terms of Reference (TORs) for consulting services within the healthcare sector/services (scope includes but is not limited to developing, rehabilitation, and equipping healthcare facilities).

Provide expertise in defining the scope, objectives, methodologies, and deliverables for various consulting assignments, including feasibility studies, pre-design assessments, detailed design projects, and other related initiatives.

Ensure alignment of TORs with project goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices in healthcare infrastructure development.

Review and Verification of technical Deliverables:

Assist in reviewing and verifying deliverables submitted by consulting firms engaged in health sector projects.

Conduct thorough assessments of reports, design documents, technical specifications, and other outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and contractual agreements.

Provide feedback and recommendations to consulting firms for improvement, if necessary, to enhance the quality and relevance of deliverables.

Implementation Support

Project implementation coordination (site visits and surveys) with government entities, ministries of health and other project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

Participate in scheduled site visits for inspection purposes during implementation phases to ensure adherence to specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Conduct market surveys and research to identify medical equipment and health facility installation vendors and suppliers

Participation in technical evaluation assignments for medical equipment and health facility installations to assess the feasibility, compatibility and compliance with project requirements.

Verification of supplied medical equipment for compliance with specifications before installations and addressing any discrepancies or issues identified.

Review shop drawings provided by the contractors and suppliers for compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards

Supervise equipment installation, testing, commissioning and handing over of goods and works to the beneficiary to ensure proper functioning and integration within the health facility infrastructure.

Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operation manuals for medical equipment and health facility installations to guide the end-users effectively

Support in organizing and conducting the training of end-users on record keeping and basic operations and maintenance activities of medical equipment and health facility installations

Check and certify supplier payment claims for medical equipment supplied ensuring accuracy and compliance with the contractual agreements

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education and certification:

Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Biomedical Engineering or a closely relevant discipline, is required.

A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Certification or specialized training in hospital planning, medical waste management, or medical equipment specification and installation is highly desirable.

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