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Job Title: Biomedical Engineer
Organization: Aga Khan
University (AKU)
University (AKU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project Director
About US:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit,
international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in
eight countries. AKU has seven hospitals and over 250 outreach health centres.
The University is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of
religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered
academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for East African
Countries. The Aga Khan University has established a campus in Kampala Uganda.
international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in
eight countries. AKU has seven hospitals and over 250 outreach health centres.
The University is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of
religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered
academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for East African
Countries. The Aga Khan University has established a campus in Kampala Uganda.
Job Summary: The Biomedical
Engineer will initially work closely with the project team in the acquisition
and installation of numerous biomedical equipments across the hospital during
the construction and commissioning phase. Later he will be responsible for the
maintenance and operations of said equipment.
Engineer will initially work closely with the project team in the acquisition
and installation of numerous biomedical equipments across the hospital during
the construction and commissioning phase. Later he will be responsible for the
maintenance and operations of said equipment.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
During Hospital Construction & Commissioning Phase:
- Keenly review and check design development
drawings, specifications & B.O.Q. from design and constructability.
Work closely with consultant to become familiar with design. Carry out
value engineering whenever the opportunity rises. - Prepare purchase requisition, for all
imported biomedical equipments. Obtain and review technical submittals in
coordination with consultants and equipment planner, and prepare technical
comparative summary for procurement approvals. - Supervise and inspect site works related
to biomedical equipment and service installation such as CT, MRI, CathLab,
X-ray machine, fluoroscopy machine, surgical and medical service pendants,
isolated power system of equipment, UPS etc. Ensure that all installation
and commissioning is done according to construction drawings and
manufacturing standards. - Attend regular site meetings with
consultants and contractors to resolve site issues. Give immediate decision
in coordination with project manager. Avoid any delays. - Prepare punch list on completion of the
work and ensure that all punch list items are attended by the contractor
before issue of completion certificate. - Maintain and organize all installation, commissioning
and services manual, and other documents such as approved submittals, test
reports, transmittal letters, change orders, memos, design and
shop-drawings particularly related to biomedical equipment and services.
During Hospital Operations Phase:
- Develop department policies, standard
operation procedures, work instruction and protocol, key performance
matrices for effective and efficient operation. - Conduct inspection, acceptance, inventory,
maintenance, planning and scheduling of biomedical equipment, spares, and
consumables on regular basis. - Attend break-down calls, perform
corrective and preventative maintenance testing; calibrating other
operational activities to ensure that equipment are fit for clinical
operations. - Raise purchase requests for the spare
parts and consumables. Plan ahead of time for critical spares/consumables
to avoid critical equipment down time. - Supervise biomedical technician and assign
them on maintenance activities on daily basis. Provide them with technical
guidance whenever required. Hold regular department meetings to monitor
department progress and utilization of team. - Deliver training sessions to user and
department team members as per requirement and training plan. Work closely
with purchase department in contracting process. Monitor vendors during
warranty and post warranty period as per the contract agreement and report
the performance regularly to the management and other key stakeholders. - Carry out regular internal customer
satisfaction survey to gauge operational effectiveness. - Develop monthly/quarterly management
reports covering key performance indicators such as equipment uptime,
schedule maintenance completion widiin time, breakdown maintenance
completion within target time, customer satisfaction level, delay analysis,
department balance score card, and so on. - Develop departmental operational and
capital budget. Ensure department operates within allocated budget. Attend
BVR meetings to appraise management about budget utilization. - Participate actively in affairs of
institution-wide quality management and work collaboratively in achieving
international quality standards such as ISO-9QOO, JCIA, and so on.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering. - At least four to six years’ experience in
maintenance/management of medical equipment having BE in the relevant
field. - Expert level knowledge of
electro-mechanical and electronic fundamentals, medical equipment function
and operation, safety in healthcare facilities and medical equipment
troubleshooting. - Excellent interpersonal skills with
positive attitude necessary to work effectively with clinical staff,
vendors and fellow employees. - Analytical ability to determine equipment
failure and malfunction, and ability to repair said equipment to ensure
proper functioning. - Ability to write reports and prepare
presentations on operational and technical issues. - Good communication skills in English
(written and oral). - Supervision and planning skills.
- Team building and team work.
- Proficient level computer skills (MS
office, Networking and Hardware, HL7/DICOM/LIS/R1S) Considerable knowledge
of anatomy and physiology.
How to Apply:
All ideal candidates are encouraged to send their applications, Curriculum
Vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates & testimonials to
hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates & testimonials to
hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 14th July
2017
2017
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