Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Requirements:

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from a reputable Institution, Bachelor’s Degree will be preferred.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (minimum grade of C+)
• Registered with AMEK (Association of Medical Engineers of Kenya).
•   Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Technology Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ (Co-op time applicable) of experience performing troubleshooting and planned maintenance on electronic, electromechanical medical equipment following current standards, code, and procedures to ensure safe and effective operation of those devices.
• Advanced experience in interpreting schematic diagrams to perform effective repair and planned maintenance on basic biomedical or electronics equipment.
• Ability to use basic computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, work order tracking, inventory management, ad database).
• Ability to write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues.
• Knowledge of the application and repair of computers and servers and how they interface with medical equipment.
• Knowledge of color code conventions used in component and wiring marking.
• Ability to run diagnostic programs.
• Ability to lift up to medium weight equipment and to walk, kneel, bend, and reach while installing and repairing equipment.
• Skill in testing electronic equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity, hand-to-eye coordination, and color vision.
• Specific Experience related to theatre, dialysis, critical care, laboratory equipment will have added advantage.

Personal Characteristics

• Must be proficient at developing and maintaining good customer relations.
• Must have analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy to understand manner.
• Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution based service process.
• Must be able to travel for technical training events with a valid Kenyan Passport.
• Individual must be pro-active and take held accountable for their actions.
• Incumbents should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a dedicated team player to achieve common goals.
• Must up-date their knowledge and training by studying manuals and attending training sessions, explain operation and care of equipment to medical personnel, ensure safety and compliance with regulations and inspect equipment.
• Must be polite with the ability to make patients feel comfortable when repairing equipment around them.
• Should be detail-oriented and very well organized.
• These professionals must be calm under pressure, practical and methodological in the approach, self-directed, and capable of handling stressful situations effectively.
• Flexible with their work timings and willingness to share on-call responsibilities.

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Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for Microbiology testing.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in Microbiology
• Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in Microbiology.
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Develop and implement SOPs in Microbiology.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute or equivalent
• Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
• Minimum 3 years working experience.
• Well versed in the required discipline
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)