Biomedical Engineer

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, and corrective maintenance of medical equipment, diagnosing faults and carrying out timely repairs to minimise downtime
• Ensure proper functioning of patient monitors, infusion pumps, suction machines, ECG machines, defibrillators, anaesthesia machines, ventilators, sterilisation and laboratory equipment
• Participate in the installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new medical equipment, confirming technical specifications and safety standards before use
• Coordinate and perform equipment calibration and performance verification, maintaining calibration records and certificates
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all medical equipment including serial numbers, locations, warranty details and maintenance history; advise management on upgrades, replacement and procurement priorities
• Identify and report equipment-related risks to patients, staff or operations, investigating failures and recommending preventive measures
• Provide technical support and basic operational training to doctors, nurses, laboratory personnel and other staff on safe use of medical equipment
• Provide technical specifications for procurement, participate in technical evaluation of supplier proposals, and verify delivered equipment against approved specifications
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, calibration and equipment performance, preparing periodic reports on uptime, downtime and maintenance costs
• Ensure biomedical engineering activities comply with applicable Ugandan laws, regulatory requirements, relevant standards, and hospital policies

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification in Biomedical Engineering
• Registration, licensing, or recognition by the relevant professional or regulatory body in Uganda, where applicable
• Additional training in medical equipment maintenance, calibration, electrical safety, or healthcare technology management is an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in biomedical engineering, preferably in a hospital or other healthcare facility
• Demonstrable experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and performance testing of medical equipment
• Experience with critical care, theatre, laboratory, diagnostic, and general medical equipment is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational and documentation skills with keen attention to detail
• Cost-conscious management of repair, maintenance and spare-parts budgets
• Ability to train and support clinical staff on equipment use
• Familiarity with infection prevention and control requirements during equipment maintenance
• Ability to work independently and respond promptly to equipment-related complaints