About US:
Kampala Hospital is a privately owned hospital that was established in 2007. Our mandate was and is to bring non-existent services to the countries that were often sought by many people who frequently moved abroad to seek quality medical care.
Job Summary: The Bio – Medical Technician / Engineer will support the clinical operations Manager in patient diagnosing and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing biomedical equipment; training users; maintaining safe operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out a variety of routine tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of a diverse range of clinical equipment
In charge of assembling, repairing, commissioning and maintaining all clinical, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and basic electronic devices and equipment according to specifications.
Responsible for the execution of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) program
Routinely diagnose and correct system and equipment malfunctions by making repairs to ensure that clinical equipment and internal circuit meet specified requirements
Make necessary calculations for computing circuit elements necessary to adjust circuitry to specified requirements
Offer training for technical or clinical staff with regard to proper operation of clinical equipment of the department train; including ensuring that new staff are inducted with the aim of maintaining safe/ proper/ responsible use of equipment
Routinely notify user departmental managers regarding status of repairs and works of equipment within their department.
Provide replacement equipment as required
Maintain professional appearance and demeanour
Abide by all company policies and procedures
Routinely troubleshoot problems; and repair or reset equipment until it works correctly
Assess the potential wider need for products or modifications suggested by health professionals or others
Work closely with technicians, users and manufacturers to ensure the feasibility of a product in terms of design and economic viability;
Carry out research to solve clinical problems using a variety of means to collate the necessary information, including questionnaires, interviews and group conferences
Discuss and solve problems with quality, clinical, operational and purchasing departments
Write reports and attend meetings or conferences to present your work and keep abreast with latest designs
Meet with senior health service staff or other managers to exchange findings and agree on action plans/ interventions as needed
Handle all technical queries from users or hospital managers and giving advice on equipment
Investigate safety-related incidents
Keep up to date with new developments in the field.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Bio – Medical Technician / Engineer should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-medical engineering or the equivalent
At least four to five years’ experience in a hospital environment is an added advantage.
Excellent communications skills (Written, Oral & Presentation)
Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in MS Office (High Level)
Fluency in English
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send an application letter, an updated CV that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualification (copies of their “Academic Transcripts”) and in addition MUST include details of present position, current remuneration and contacts of three professional referees. Send your application using courier, hand delivery or e-mail to the following address: hr@kampalahospital.com.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
Deadline: 30th July, 2015