Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The officer will be responsible for installation, maintenance, repair of medical equipment used in health facilities in West Nile region and ensure that equipment functions accurately and safely. This will be accomplished by performing regular inspections, troubleshooting malfunctions, and conducting safety checks to minimize equipment downtime. The officer will also train healthcare workers on the proper use of medical equipment
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Key Responsibilities
To carryout planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of medical equipment in West Nile region
Respond timely to distress calls of equipment breakdonw within the region
Participate in generating equipment specifications and advise health facility managers on equipment acquisition
Ensure safe storage of maintenance tools and spare parts
To develop a schedule for health facility visits to conduct planned preventive maintenance
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and present to immediate supervisor
Keep an up to date medical equipment inventory in the electronic system
Installl newly procured medical equipment and, verify that they are function and safe to use
Training staff members to operate and care for equipment with physcial demonstrations and educational presentations
Ensure safe disposal of obsolete equipment or equipment parts in accordance with MOH and district standards
Ensure adequate decontamination done prior to repair, maintenance and decommissioning of equipment
Assist in evaluating and recommending new equipment for purchase to improve patient care
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Academic Qualifications
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Person Specification
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Good interpersonal skills and able to interact productively with other team members
Self-motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in teams in a respectful way
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