JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Date Posted: March 15 2024

Mwaiwathu Private Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Biomedical Technician tenable at the Hospital along Chileka Road in Blantyre.

 

 Position Context

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, the Biomedical Technician will repair, maintain, inspect and install medical equipment to ensure they are working efficiently at all times.

 

Specific duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

 

  • Installing new machines properly
  • Reporting and resolving equipment faults timely
  • Inspecting hospital equipment on regular basis
  • Ensure minimized equipment down-time
  • Training users on care and use of equipment
  • Complying with all health and safety procedures
  • Submission of periodic reports on equipment performance
  • Preparing and submitting monthly and ad-hoc reports timely

Educational Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Must have a diploma in Bio-medical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospital equipment and facilities management

 

Requisite knowledge, abilities and skills

 

  • Good technical skills
  • Documentation and record keeping skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to create a safe environment
  • Flexibility
  • Multi-tasking skills

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

 

Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their application, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae with names and contacts of at least three credible referees, active e-mail addresses, and copies of relevant certificates by Wednesday, 27th March, 2024 to:

 

The Chief Executive Officer

Mwaiwathu Private Hospital Limited

P. O. Box 3067,

BLANTYRE


Or email: mdpa@mwaiwathuhospital.com