Biomedical Engineer

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Nairobi, KEN
In-Office
Mid level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Oversee the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of medical equipment in a healthcare environment. Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, equipment inventories, service records, and compliance documentation. Coordinate with manufacturers and service providers, support equipment selection and audits, train clinical staff, manage spare parts, investigate incidents, and provide emergency technical support during critical equipment failures.
Summary Generated by Built In
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a qualified and service-oriented Biomedical Engineer to oversee the installation, maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of medical equipment within a healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will help ensure that clinical equipment remains reliable, compliant, and available for patient care. The role requires strong technical knowledge, effective coordination with clinical teams, and disciplined maintenance documentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, inspect, test, calibrate, and commission medical equipment.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for biomedical assets.
  • Diagnose equipment faults and complete corrective repairs promptly.
  • Monitor equipment performance, availability, downtime, and maintenance costs.
  • Maintain accurate equipment inventories, service histories, and calibration records.
  • Coordinate specialised repairs and maintenance with manufacturers and service providers.
  • Review technical specifications and support the selection of new medical equipment.
  • Inspect newly delivered equipment to confirm quality and contractual compliance.
  • Train clinical employees on safe equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
  • Ensure medical equipment complies with applicable safety and quality requirements.
  • Support equipment decontamination, relocation, replacement, and disposal processes.
  • Maintain adequate stocks of critical spare parts and technical consumables.
  • Participate in technical audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Prepare regular biomedical engineering reports for management.
  • Provide technical support during emergencies and critical equipment failures.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Registration with an appropriate professional engineering body is preferred.
  • Additional certification in medical equipment maintenance or healthcare technology management will be an advantage.
  • At least four years of biomedical or medical equipment engineering experience.
  • Experience working in a hospital, diagnostic centre, medical laboratory, or healthcare equipment company.
  • Practical knowledge of preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment safety.

Benefits
  • Pension
  • Medical Insurance

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least four years of biomedical or medical equipment engineering experience
  • Experience working in a hospital, diagnostic centre, medical laboratory, or healthcare equipment company
  • Practical knowledge of preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment safety
  • Registration with an appropriate professional engineering body
  • Additional certification in medical equipment maintenance or healthcare technology management
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The Company
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Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

EM People & Culture Advisory specializes in delivering innovative, tailored HR solutions that transform how organizations manage, support, and grow their people, focusing on attracting talent and building compliant, engaged, and productive workplaces.

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