In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHSW), HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004 with support from the President’s Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program is based Mbeya and has since extended to more than 100 health facilities in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions, which collectively represent a catchment area of about 6 million people.
Mbeya region is one of high prevalence regions in Tanzania and expansion of HIV care and treatment programs is critical.
Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to; jobswrpmbeya@gmail.com. NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is November 4th, 2013. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.
POSITION TITLE: Biomedical Equipment Technician/Engineer
STATUS: Full-time, Contract
LOCATION: Southern Highlands – Tanzania. WRP Laboratory Department
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Biomedical Equipment Technician has the responsibility to support patient diagnosis and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing biomedical laboratory and other equipment, training users, and maintaining safe operations of the equipment. This position requires good knowledge and skills in medical equipment maintenance and competency in basic mechanical and electronic engineering practices. The Biomedical Equipment Technician will work as part of a team contributing to the goals and objectives of HJFMRI/WRP.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Performing day to day maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of medical laboratory and related equipment at supported sites in the southern highlands zone of Tanzania.
• Install and validate new biomedical equipment by carrying out physical establishment, calibrations and performance testing in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Prepare, execute and document equipment preventive maintenance schedules following manufacturer's instructions and schedule special servicing where appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of equipment service contract in existence.
• Ensure proper biomedical equipment operation by providing equipment operation demonstrations, training and instruction to other healthcare staff in use and care of equipment.
• Prepare and submit to the Lab Operations Director comprehensive monthly report of equipment functionality, trainings, occurrences and forecasted activities.
• Participate in evaluation of new biomedical equipment by providing technical support to the evaluation team.
• Improves biomedical equipment performance data as required to inform the program for the various assessments and Public Health Evaluations.
• Work as the lead technical person for the establishment of the zonal medical laboratory equipment maintenance workshop
• Maintain biomedical equipment maintenance inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders in collaboration with the logistics coordinator.
• Prepare routine and special biomedical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment by conducting safety tests on all the equipment, recommending and complying with procedures, training and guiding medical and healthcare personnel on safe operation and safety compliance regarding biomedical equipment.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality rules regarding patient information where access to such information is encountered in the process of performing these duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a person, who is capable of working independently, fully understands and is committed to the provision of laboratory services in a public health setting in accordance with host program practices and direction of the department supervisor.
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The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A Bachelors degree in engineering technology or an equivalent attainment with demonstrable technical knowledge of mechanics and electronics
• Technical certification in the fields of practice preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment
• Complex computer skills required, including the ability to administrate a system, interpret error codes, defragment hard-drives, replace power supplies, interpret computer codes, and apply networking concepts
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources
• Frequently required to reach, pull, and/or employ fine motor skills during the installation, servicing, and maintenance of medical equipment
• Frequently required to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and inspecting medical equipment
• Frequently required to operate tools/machinery that uses hand and/or foot controls (drills, saws, electronic test equipment, etc.) when servicing medical equipment
• Frequently required to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs while working with medical equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentational communication skills
This position requires up to 70% travel to remote health facilities in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania.
Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.
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