Aga Khan University Senior Manager - Biomedical Department Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Senior Manager - Biomedical Department Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be overall in charge of the quality of care of the biomedical department in the hospital with authority to approve, correct and perform preventive action if the quality not satisfactory.

Manage repairs, services, safety testing, installation, commissioning and planned preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment in accordance with current Hospital standards. Be part of the purchase committee for the purchase of new medical equipment in the hospital.

Responsibilities

Oversee the annual Planning of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration for all equipment.

Ensuring the contracts of all critical equipment are always valid.

To ensure the all the medical equipment are in working condition and available for patient use.

Identify, develop and implement training roadmap for departmental staff.

Develop and implement performance targets, safety standards, and performance assurance to ensure all regulatory compliance (both national and international standards.

Ensure effective and efficient implementation and adherence of the equipment management plan which will contain all components of equipment selection starting from pre-purchase technical evaluation to its end of life.

Develop annual operating and departmental capital budget, take initiatives to improve quality standards of the equipment.

Any other duties that might be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

BE/BS in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR master’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

In-depth technical knowledge in advanced

biomedical engineering and medical information technology.

Strong knowledge and experience in quality management systems and awareness of international quality standards (ISO, JCIA, CAP,etc.)

Knowledge in project management and medical technology system integration skills

Analytical ability to determine equipment failure and malfunction and to manage its repair to ensure proper functioning.

Ability to perform financial analysis and calculate effective budgets, revenue themes, and costs.

Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with Consultants/Doctors, vendors, and senior administration.

Experience in working in a JCI Accredited Hospital will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred.
Please indicate the title of the position on your application.

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