Medical Engineering Technologist - 2 Posts at County Government of Kirinyaga

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