Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a Director of Biomedical Engineering Unit position at the Central University Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).

Responsibilities or duties

The role involves overseeing maintenance planning, MEMMS, equipment lifecycle management, budgeting, reporting, and coordination with clinical departments. Specific duties include installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing biomedical equipment, performing preventive maintenance and safety checks, troubleshooting equipment failures, and ensuring medical equipment meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The position also requires training healthcare workers on equipment use, keeping accurate records, collaborating with medical staff and hospital management to identify equipment needs, assisting with procurement and evaluation, and supporting the development or improvement of medical devices and technologies. Monitoring equipment performance and recommending replacements or upgrades are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Specific qualifications are not detailed in the provided text, but the role implies a strong background in biomedical engineering and management.

Experience needed

Experience in biomedical engineering and management is implied.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

This is a contract position at Level 3.II, with one post available. Exams to be conducted include Psychometric Test, Written, and Oral. The role reports to the Director General.

• Oversee Maintenance planning, MEMMS, equipment lifecycle management, budgeting, reporting, and coordination with clinical departments
• Install, test, maintain, and repair biomedical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks on medical devices.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure medical equipment meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Train healthcare workers on the proper use of medical equipment.
• Keep accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and performance.
• Work with doctors, nurses, technicians, and hospital management to identify equipment needs.
• Assist with procurement, evaluation, and selection of medical equipment.
• Support the development or improvement of medical devices and technologies.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend replacement or upgrades when necessary.