Medical Engineering Technologist - 2 Posts

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintaining, servicing, repairing, calibrating and testing medical, laboratory, radiology, theatre, ICU, renal and other hospital equipment to ensure functionality and safety;

Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules for all medical equipment in facilities;

Inspecting and certifying new medical equipment before commissioning for use;

Maintaining an up-to-date inventory and database of all medical equipment in the County including condition, service history and location;

Advising on decommissioning, disposal and replacement of obsolete or unserviceable equipment as per regulations;

Ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality assurance and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and regulatory requirements for medical equipment;

Training clinical staff on proper operation, basic care and safety of medical equipment;

Preparing requisitions for spare parts, tools and consumables required for equipment maintenance;

Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports on equipment status, breakdowns and maintenance;

Collaborating with KEMSA, suppliers and contractors during installation and warranty servicing;

Ensuring infection prevention and control and occupational safety during maintenance works;

Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Be a Kenyan Citizen;

Have a Diploma in Medical Engineering, Medical Equipment Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Be registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable);

Experience with imaging equipment (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT-Scan), theatre equipment, dialysis machines and ICU equipment is an added advantage;

Have at least one (1) year working experience as a Medical Engineering Technologist in a busy hospital will be an added advantage;

Demonstrate good knowledge in medical equipment technology, electronics, troubleshooting and calibration;

Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010