Supervisor – Medical Gas Plant at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Supervisor – Medical Gas Plant will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Medical Gas Plant and Pipeline System (MGPS) at AMCE, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of medical gases essential for patient care. The role holder will oversee operations staff, monitor plant performance, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Operations & Monitoring

• Supervise daily plant operations, including oxygen generation systems, vacuum pumps, compressors, and manifold changeovers.
• Ensure continuous supply of medical gases to clinical departments by monitoring system pressures, flow rates, and alarms.
• Oversee accurate completion of log sheets, maintenance records, and cylinder inventory reports.
• Coordinate with technical teams for scheduled servicing and repairs.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with hospital safety policies and international MGPS standards (HTM 02-01, ISO 7396).
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of gas cylinders.
• Lead routine safety checks, purity testing, and risk assessments.
• Report incidents, breakdowns, or safety concerns promptly to management.

Team Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise Medical Gas Plant Operators and Technicians, assigning shifts and monitoring task completion.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Ensure staff adherence to SOPs, health and safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Emergency & Support Duties

• Act as first responder to alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies, coordinating corrective actions.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment in collaboration with vendors and engineers.
• Assist in ensuring business continuity through emergency response planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Technology.
• Certificate or formal training in Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS) is strongly preferred.
• Relevant supervisory or technical vocational training in healthcare facilities management is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in the operation and maintenance of complex engineering plants, with at least 3 years in a medical gas system environment within a large hospital or industrial setting.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role overseeing plant operators or technicians.
• Knowledge of MGPS systems, cylinder management, and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is desirable.