Biomedical Engineer at HIFASS

Reports to: HOD Lab
Work Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week

Basic Function

• The incumbent will provide technical support to the Laboratory in the installation, calibration, preventive and reparative maintenance of all laboratory equipment, appliances and related equipment. The incumbent will be assigned to specific sites as directed.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• As directed, assist in the installation, calibration and maintenance, of all equipment and appliances acquired by the organization.
• Monitor and ensure the implementation of contractual agreement on all equipment procured by the program
• Train operators in the use, care and maintenance of equipment.
• As assigned or directed, respond to equipment faults call out, perform repair services and preventive maintenance.
• Support and perform, as directed, monitoring for any and all equipment for optimal performance.
• Maintain records for all equipment such as installation date, warranty, preventive and routine maintenance schedules fault record and repair and training
• Engage with the Laboratory and medical team on equipment deployment and support to sites.
• Prepare and submit monthly activities report.
• Provide onsite training to site instrument technicians on basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specification
Minimum Education/Training Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to function as a team member is essential.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles of physics and electronics as it applies to laboratory and related medical devices. Knowledge and skill in equipment installation, calibration and preventive maintenance

Prior Work Experience:

• 4 years experience as a Biomedical Engineer

Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles of physics and electronics as it applies to laboratory and related medical devices.
• Knowledge and skill in equipment installation, calibration and preventive maintenance

Other Specification:

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Lagos.