Biomedical Engineer
Gulu * Full-time
Lacor Hospital
The Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Service (BEMS) unit of the Hospital must assure that the clinical activity in the sensitive area of interaction between technology, medical personnel and patients is always safe, smooth, and reliable.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Installs new biomedical equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating and testing performance
• Supervises new equipment installation by third parties
• Maintains equipment by following preventive maintenance assignments, conducting tests and troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions
• Carries out equipment operation demonstrations, instructing the healthcare staff about correct use of equipment and its care
• Helps to evaluate proposals for new equipment
• Contributing to the preparation of biomedical reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends
• Any other duties that may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Is able to install, maintain and repair most biomedical machines
• Consults technical manuals and knows how to read technical drawings of biomedical machines
• Has knowledge of how to use a computer for machines diagnostics
• Familiar with Microsoft Office package (especially Word and Excel).
• Able to use technical equipment for diagnosis, testing, calibration and repair of biomedical machines (e.g. insulation tester)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
• 2-3 years’ working experience in a medical equipment environment.
• Familiarity with healthcare safety regulations and medical equipment standards.
• Experience in equipment calibration and safety testing is an added advantage.
• THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND THE WORKER MAY BE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE DUTIES
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are advised to send their application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic documents and certificates electronically as a single 1 pdf document not exceeding 8MBs to vacancies@lacorhospital.org and copy it.office@lacorhospital.org. No hard copy shall be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Application deadline:
August 10, 2025
To apply
Address your application letter to:
The Human Resource Management
Lacor Hospital Uganda
Send it to:
vacancies@lacorhospital.org and copy it.office@lacorhospital.org.
N.B. Attach Application letter, CV & All relevant documents if required
Deadline: Expired
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