Technologist, Biomedical

Biomedical Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Engineer to manage medical technology, perform troubleshooting and planned maintenance on electronic and electromechanical equipment, and ensure safe, effective operation of devices. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong customer relations, working independently and as a team player in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and planned maintenance on electronic, electromechanical medical equipment following current standards, codes, and procedures to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Interpret schematic diagrams to effectively repair and maintain basic biomedical or electronics equipment.
• Run diagnostic programs and test electronic equipment.
• Write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.
• Explain operation and care of equipment to medical personnel.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations, and inspect equipment.
• Update knowledge and training by studying manuals and attending training sessions.
• Interface with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution‑based service process.
• Communicate technical issues to customers in an easy‑to‑understand manner.
• Lift medium weight equipment and perform physical tasks such as walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching while installing and repairing equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from a reputable institution; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (minimum grade of C+).
• Registered with AMEK (Association of Medical Engineers of Kenya).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Technology Management.
• Minimum 5 years (Co‑op time applicable) of experience performing troubleshooting and planned maintenance on electronic, electromechanical medical equipment following current standards, codes, and procedures.
• Advanced experience in interpreting schematic diagrams to perform effective repair and planned maintenance on basic biomedical or electronics equipment.
• Knowledge of the application and repair of computers and servers and how they interface with medical equipment.
• Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
• Specific experience related to theatre, dialysis, critical care, and laboratory equipment will have added advantage.
• Valid Kenyan Passport and ability to travel for technical training events.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in developing and maintaining good customer relations.
• Analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to customers in an easy‑to‑understand manner.
• Ability to use basic computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, work order tracking, inventory management, and databases).
• Skill in testing electronic equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity, hand‑to‑eye coordination, and color vision.
• Ability to lift up to medium weight equipment and to walk, kneel, bend, and reach while installing and repairing equipment.
• Detail‑oriented and very well organized.
• Calm under pressure, practical and methodological in approach, self‑directed, and capable of handling stressful situations effectively.
• Flexible with work timings and willingness to share on‑call responsibilities.
• Pro‑active and accountable for actions.
• Polite, with the ability to make patients feel comfortable when repairing equipment around them.

Personal Attributes

• Must be proficient at developing and maintaining good customer relations.
• Must have analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy to understand manner.
• Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution based service process.
• Must be able to travel for technical training events with a valid Kenyan Passport.
• Individual must be pro‑active and be held accountable for their actions.
• Incumbents should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as be a dedicated team player to achieve common goals.
• Must update their knowledge and training by studying manuals and attending training sessions.
• Must explain operation and care of equipment to medical personnel, ensure safety and compliance with regulations, and inspect equipment.
• Must be polite with the ability to make patients feel comfortable when repairing equipment around them.
• Should be detail‑oriented and very well organized.
• These professionals must be calm under pressure, practical and methodological in approach, self‑directed, and capable of handling stressful situations effectively.
• Flexible with their work timings and willingness to share on‑call responsibilities.