Nurture Africa is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to be based at Nurture Africa in Nansana Wakiso district, Uganda.
Background of the facility.
Nurture Africa (NA) is a passionate and compassionate NGO whose vision is to empower Ugandan families to become more self- Reliant.
Responsibilities of the Biomedical Engineer (BME)
• The BME is responsible for the Medical equipment management at the facility, ensure all equipment are installed and functioning well. Data on equipment utilization collected and shared with management. Report any issues (incidents) with equipment and continuously evaluate quality from suppliers. Manage spares parts requests, distribution and inventory.
• Implement Nurture Africa biomedical maintenance programs, processes and procedures at the facility; recommend best practices to improve medical equipment management through utilization and sustainability. Utilize and develop existing BME tools to improve tracking of medical equipment, usage and documentation of biomedical activities.
• Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance schedules, following manufacturer’s instructions for inspection, testing and servicing; Review and approve proper medical equipment inventory reports with health facility managers and BMET technicians and apprentices.
• Periodically evaluate equipment needs at Nurture Africa and report “gaps” to Clinical Manager Address any biomedical issues and needs pointed out from facility inspections and by the GFF BME support visits.
• Train clinicians, and medical equipment users on the proper use of biomedical equipment through equipment operation demonstrations and videos and develop quick start user guides (to be placed on equipment).
• Review new or proposed medical equipment, install, calibrate, update software, repair and provide technical support for biomedical equipment at the facility.
• Develop standard operating procedures for use, management, disposal of medical equipment when special needs arise.
• Develop preferred suppliers list for spares, reagents and consumables; Update specifications for Nurture Africa typical deliverables.
• Provide monthly and weekly report on daily work activity to the Clinical Manager.
• Skills and Requirements needed.
• Works independently in both routine and complex tasks. Should be able to prioritize work and initiate new work and tasks.
• Can utilize a computer to document reports.
• Must be willing to learn how to operate, test and repair a variety of medical equipment
Experience & Qualification
• Candidate with biomedical engineering degree.
• Hands on experience with critical equipment used in diagnosis, therapy and treatment of pregnant mothers and new born children.
• 1-2 years of experience working in the hospital setting.
• At least one-year of experience required maintaining key equipment in hospitals like patient monitoring devices, oxygen concentrators, sterilizers and autoclaves, radiant warmers, incubators, height and weight scales.
Job application procedure
The application should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants should therefore clearly indicate their contact telephone number(s) and/or email address for easy contact.
METHOD OF APPLICATION; Deadline for application is 5th June 2024 at 5:00pm. Please send your application, CV and academic qualification as one PDF attachment to Please send to:
jobs@nurtureafrica.ug .
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.
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- Address Nansana, Uganda, East Africa
