Medical Research Council Biomedical Engineer Jobs in Uganda

Medical Research Council Biomedical Engineer Jobs in Uganda

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect Laboratory equipment and conduct routine maintenance in line with manufacturers’ recommendations and prepare the related compliance and calibration reports;

• Diagnose problems when laboratory equipment breaks down, decide the best repair methods and ensure repairs are carried out in a timely manner;

• Service and replace faulty laboratory equipment;

• Ensure timely response to the job requests from the various laboratory sections;

• Recommend outsourcing of works that are beyond the scope of internal resources and supervise outsourced contractors/ suppliers on site;

• Requisition and ensure adequate stocks of supplies and equipment in the stores;

• Prepare the biomedical budget and monitor its implementation upon approval;

• Maintain up to date records of maintenance costs, incidents and procedures;

• Ensure adherence to the PPM schedule and health and safety standards Hold daily and weekly operational meetings;

• Provide technical assistance on equipment calibration and maintenance within the laboratory;

• Support calibration and certification of equipment by external service providers;

• Support maintenance of the air flow and HVAC systems with the Category 3 laboratory;

• Build internal capacity of the unit to manage and repair laboratory equipment;

• Provide Technical guidance and assistance to projects during procurement of new equipment;

• Installs new and relocated equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing and calibrating performance of laboratory equipment;

• With assistance from the head of Estates, develop and maintain a cost recovery model for the biomedical Engineering services and sustainability model for the section;

• Preparing laboratory equipment maintenance KPIs and reports including equipment availability, cost control, and adherence to PPM;

• Prepare weekly progress reports for all visits, including instructions, amendments, labor force, quality, Health, and Safety;

• Support inventory management of laboratory equipment; and,

• Carry out routine training as required of laboratory staff and users in order to ensure correct usage and maintenance of equipment

Person Specification

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering from recognised Institution;

• Training on Laboratory equipment calibration from a recognized institution for the following measurements: volume, mass, temperature, rotational speed and pressure;

• Training on ISO 17025;

• A minimum of 5 years’ hands on practical experience with 3 years in a supervisory role;

• Proven experience in installation, preventive maintenance, repair and commissioning of; DC and AC Power systems, Solar Power Back-up Systems and Solutions, UPS, AVR and generators;

• Driving experience and current updated license;

• Knowledge and ability to carry out maintenance of biomedical equipment;

• Knowledge of biomedical equipment used in hospitals;

• Should possess excellent organisation skills;

• Proficiency in computer use required in MS office packages;

• Analytical skills;

• Problem solving skills; and,

• Judgement and decision-making skills

Application procedure

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

https://redcap.link/Biomedical_Engineer

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Medical Research Council Biomedical Engineer Jobs in Uganda

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