Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for clinical equipment, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inventory management, and on-call support.
• Serve as the hospital’s expert on medical device management, offering guidance on regulation, risk, procurement, modification, and servicing.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment use, maintenance, and repair.
• Develop and review safety and emergency plans for critical equipment; manage recalls and safety alerts.
• Establish preventive maintenance schedules, procedures, and training programs for technical staff.
• Coordinate special projects such as equipment procurement, installation, upgrades, and disposals.
• Develop and deliver safety and equipment training programs for clinical teams; evaluate devices for purchase.
• Manage departmental budgets, contracts, and procurement, including medical equipment replacement planning.
• Identify and address training needs for technicians and engineers to enhance departmental technical capacity.

Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Biomedical Engineering from a recognized institution. A Maters degree will be an added advantage.
• Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Minimum of 8 years working experience with 3 years at senior management level in the health care sector.
• Proven experience in project management, plant maintenance, and facility engineering.
• Strong understanding of hospital systems (medical gases, HVAC, water supply, power distribution, and waste management)