Biomedical Engineer In-charge

About

PCEA Kikuyu Hospital seeks a Biomedical Engineer In-charge to keep hospital medical equipment safe, reliable and operational, leading maintenance, repairs and technical oversight. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, registration with the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya, a valid practicing license, and at least six years of relevant experience including three years in supervision. Duty station: PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Terms of service: Full-time

How to apply

For more details and how to apply, please visit the hospital website: www.pceakikuyuhospital.org

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Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of medical equipment.
• Inspect and verify repair work to make sure it meets quality, technical, and safety standards.
• Track equipment performance and maintenance costs, then recommend repair, refurbishment, replacement, or disposal.
• Find recurring faults and put corrective actions in place to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of new medical equipment.
• Supervise vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Evaluate new technologies, upgrades, and replacement plans.
• Train clinical and support staff on safe use, care, and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports, service records, costs, and equipment status updates.
• Keep an up-to-date inventory of spare parts, tools, and critical components.
• Request generator fuel and other consumables, and keep the related records accurate.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license.
• At least six (6) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on skill in installing, calibrating, servicing, and repairing medical equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and fix faults in diagnostic, therapeutic, and life-support devices.
• Ability to read technical manuals, biomedical diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Leadership skills to guide technologists and coordinate contractors.
• Clear communication with clinicians, nurses, administrators, and suppliers.
• Quick, calm response to urgent equipment breakdowns.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.