Bio Medical Engineer,Uganda job adverts, at Mengo Hospital

Job Title:        Bio Medical Engineer (1)

Reports to:     Deputy Medical Director- Administration

Location:        Kampala

Organisation: Mengo Hospital

Background Information:

Mengo Hospital is the oldest Hospital in Uganda having been founded in 1897. It is a Christian, Missionary

founded, Private Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Hospital. It is categorized as a General Hospital by government, but operationally it is a referral Hospital. It has offered treatment to tens of thousands of people over the years. The once Missionary Hospital simple structures, developed into the present-day 300-bed hospital, spread over 22 acres of land at Namirembe Hill.

Job Summary:

·         Carry out routine inspection and checking on the functioning and state of Hospital Medical equipment: reporting any major technical fault and taking follow up action.

·         Preparing and implementing equipment maintenance schedules, using hand tools, measuring devises, knowledge of manufacturer’s manuals, troubleshooting techniques and preventive maintenance schedules etc.

·         Participate in installing medical equipment acquired by the Hospital

·         Compiling and maintaining the Hospital Medical Equipment inventory and register.

·         Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repair of Hospital Medical Equipment

·         Opening, maintaining and keeping job repair and maintenance cards / records of different equipment

·         Checking and following up with different users on their equipment needs and demonstrating correct usage of the medical equipment to the end users.

·         Making follow up on decisions made in users’ meetings and other meetings in regard to medical equipment including the procurement process, allocation and delivery of the required equipment to the end users.

·         Taking the duty of care for the security and safe custody of equipment allocated to different users and places

·         Compiling and submitting required data and reports on medical equipment to                                                                                                                                                                                 Management

·         Perform any other duties incidental to the above assigned from time to time by the Head of department and or the Hospital Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         Bachelors in Bio-Medical Engineering or any other related field.

·         Specialized Training/knowledge in Bio-Medical equipment safety testing and calibration.

·         2 years of relevant experience in similar roles preferably in a Hospital Setting.

·         Not more than 40 years of age.

·         Careful measurement and analytical skills.

·         Good attention to detail.

·         The creative and technical ability to turn designs into products.

·         The ability to empathise with patients.

·         Communication and team working skills.

How to apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic certificates and addresses of three (3) referees to

the Medical Director, Mengo Hospital,

 P.O. Box 7161, Kampala

 not later than 5:00pm,

Friday 22nd December 2017.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.