Ministry of Health Biomedical Engineer - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Biomedical Engineer - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.


Terms of Service: 18-Month contract

Work Station: NBTTS HQ, Nairobi

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

BSc in Biomedical Engineering Technology

Served for at least four (4) years;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance

Ability to work without close supervision

Registered with Association of Medical Engineers of Kenya

Have a valid practice license

Specific Duties

Report to head, KNBTTS Support the development of a systems for planning and forecasting equipment and blood needs.

Support

implementation of routine maintenance with up to 100% uptime for all equipment

Conduct Pre- Installation works, install and commission medical equipment and plants

Conduct or ensure repair of high complex medical equipment

Perform preventive maintenance of highly complex medical equipment

Conduct performance and safety test and calibration of highly complex medical equipment.

Conduct limited physical facility and utility repairs

Perform repairs and planned preventive maintenance on highly complex general/medical plants

Operate highly complex medical and general plants

Technical advice including outsourcing

Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Note: The best biomedical engineer will be selected based on qualifications and relevant
experience

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Biomedical Engineer - Jobs in Kenya



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