Biomedical Engineer – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, an upcoming high-end private hospital in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi, is looking to recruit a Biomedical Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the application of engineering concepts and methodology to advance the understanding of living systems and improve medical practices. He/she MUST have experience in a similar position in Biomedical Engineering in the health care sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with consultants, surgeons and medical staff about patients’ needs and requirements.
• Advice and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.
• Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, utilizing the principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
• Install, adjust, maintain, and/or repair biomedical equipment.
• Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
• Analyze new medical procedures in order to forecast likely outcomes.
• Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal processing techniques.
• Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about field through writing or consulting.
• Assisting medical or other health-care personnel in observing, repairing, or treating physical ailments or deformities, using knowledge of materials compatible with body tissues, energy exchanges within the body, and instrumentation capable of measuring and controlling body functions.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.
• Must have 5 years of experience in Biomedical Engineering.
• Must be Careful measurement and analysis skills.
• Must pay attention to detail.
• Must be Considerate and empathetic with patients, who may be in great pain.
• Must have excellent verbal communication with patients, medical staff, and all staff.

Please click on the tab below to apply: