Reports
to: Deputy Chief Medical Officer _ Health Systems Strengthening
to: Deputy Chief Medical Officer _ Health Systems Strengthening
Location:
Cross site (Rwinkwavu, Kirehe and Butaro)
Cross site (Rwinkwavu, Kirehe and Butaro)
General
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The
biomedical engineering specialist will work closely with the hospital based
biomed technicians to provide technical support to all aspects related to
biomedical equipment including installation, adjustment, maintenance,
repairing, replacement and proper use at the 3 PIH supported districts. This
role will include a combination of direct work on hospital and health center
equipment as well as training and mentorship related to biomedical equipment
use and maintenance. In addition, the BMIS will work closely with hospital
bas
biomedical engineering specialist will work closely with the hospital based
biomed technicians to provide technical support to all aspects related to
biomedical equipment including installation, adjustment, maintenance,
repairing, replacement and proper use at the 3 PIH supported districts. This
role will include a combination of direct work on hospital and health center
equipment as well as training and mentorship related to biomedical equipment
use and maintenance. In addition, the BMIS will work closely with hospital
bas
ed biomed technicians to identify gaps in medical equipment, and develop
long term maintenance plans to ensure safety, efficiency and effectiveness of
biomedical equipment. The BMIS will be a liaison between health facilities and
PIH to ensure equipment procured or donated respect minimum national standards.
Specific
Tasks:
Tasks:
- Provide
technical support to hospital and health centers in regard with technical
specifications, installation, maintenance, adjustment, repairing,
replacement and proper use of medical equipment. - Work
with hospital and health center teams to evaluate safety, efficiency, and
effectiveness of existing biomedical equipment. - Train
clinicians and other hospital personnel on the proper use of medical
equipment. - Work
with the hospital based biomed technicians to develop long term
maintenance plan that will allow sustainability and continuous use of
medical equipment. - Collect
data related to medical equipment including cost that will allow both PIH
and District hospital and health centers for joint planning. - Guide
PIH/IMB in the types of equipment to buy or receive as donations and
assist with annual planning and budgeting for medical equipment - Work
with PIH/IMB infrastructure team to scope equipment needs for new
structures or renovated structures
Education
and skills required:
and skills required:
- A1
or A0 diploma in biomedical engineering; - At
least 2 year experience working in hospital settings or biomedical
companies; - Strong
interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact
with patients and health providers; - Strong
organizational skills and excellent attention to details; flexibility,
independence and creativity; - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda, proficiency in French is an added value; - Familiarity
with Excel
How
to apply:
to apply:
If
you believe that
you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your
application: CV and application letter to http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
you believe that
you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your
application: CV and application letter to http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
Applications
should be submitted not later than 13 November 2017.
should be submitted not later than 13 November 2017.