Senior Manager - Biomedical, Engineering Department at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​ Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be overall in charge of the quality of care of the biomedical department in the hospital with authority to approve, correct and perform preventive action, if the quality is not satisfactory. Manage repairs, services, safety testing, installation, commissioning and planned preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment in accordance with current Hospital standards. Be part of the purchase committee for the purchase of new medical equipment in the hospital. Key Responsibilities Oversee the annual Planning of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration for all equipment.r Ensuring the contracts of all critical equipment are always valid. To ensure the all the medical equipment are in working condition and available for patient use. Identify, develop and implement training roadmap for departmental staff. Develop and implement performance targets, safety standards, and performance assurance to ensure all regulatory compliance (both national and international standards. Ensure effective and efficient implementation and adherence of the equipment management plan which will contain all components of equipment selection starting from pre-purchase technical evaluation to its end of life. Develop annual operating and departmental capital budget, take initiatives to improve quality standards of the equipment. Any other duties that might be assigned from time to time. Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience BE/BS in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR master’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience. In-depth technical knowledge in advanced biomedical engineering and medical information technology. Strong knowledge and experience in quality management systems and awareness of international quality standards (ISO, JCIA, CAP,etc.) Knowledge in project management and medical technology system integration skills Analytical ability to determine equipment failure and malfunction and to manage its repair to ensure proper functioning. Ability to perform financial analysis and calculate effective budgets, revenue themes, and costs. Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to write reports and make presentations on operational and technical issues. Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with Consultants/Doctors, vendors, and senior administration. Experience in working in a JCI Accredited Hospital will be an added advantage #J-18808-Ljbffr