Central University Hospital Of Kigali ( CHUK) logo - Bio-Medical Specialist

Bio-Medical Specialist

Central University Hospital Of Kigali ( CHUK)

  • Position(s): 2
  • Deadline: 2026-09-28
  • 413

Job responsibilities

  • Install, inspect, maintain, calibrate, and repair biomedical and medical equipment.

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software-related equipment faults.

  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of medical equipment.

  • Test equipment to ensure it is safe, accurate, and functioning according to manufacturer specifications.

  • Maintain equipment service records, maintenance schedules, and inventory documentation.

  • Support the procurement, installation, commissioning, and replacement of medical equipment.

  • Train healthcare workers on the correct and safe use of biomedical equipment.

  • Coordinate with equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers when specialized repairs are required.

  • Ensure biomedical equipment complies with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

  • Inspect newly purchased equipment before it is put into clinical use.

  • Monitor equipment performance and recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacement where necessary.

  • Assist in developing preventive-maintenance plans and equipment-management procedures.

  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and service requests.

  • Maintain tools, spare parts, and technical documentation.

  • Promote safe working practices when handling medical and electrical equipment.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's Degree in Clinical Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master' degree in Healthcare technology with experience in Bio-medical maintenance

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Understanding the field of biomedical engineering and its contribution to effective healthcare services

  • Understand technology assessment and ensure availability of proper specification of biomedical equipment

  • Ability to work with the hospital based biomedical technicians to develop long term maintenance plan that will allow sustainability and continuous use of medical equipment

  • Knowledge of biomedical engineering principles