Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.
MSF France has had a significant presence in Kenya since 1996. In Homa Bay County, MSF supports the HBCTRH in the adult medical (in-patient and TB) wards to improve management of adults’ patients hospitalized, as well as managing chronic disease activities in 2 decentralized sites.
MSF France Homa Bay project is looking to fill the position of a Biomed Technician. The successful candidate reports to the Logistics Manager.
Objective of the Position: According to MSF protocols, performing autonomously and following up, the maintenance and correct repair of the biomed equipment in the project/mission and ensuring regularly that the usual medical maintenance and cleaning are done properly according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure the equipment are in perfect running conditions
Responsibilities include:
• Performing and carrying out, all necessary complex / advanced installation, maintenance and repair of MSF biomedical equipment and ensuring that as few items are out of service at any given time. This includes the Following tasks :
• Organizing and participating in the installation of biomedical equipment
• Following the schedule and carrying out preventive and curative maintenance works for the equipment according to the MSF and/or manufacturer’s protocols, manuals, and recommendations and ensuring that cleaning and simple maintenance are properly carried out by medical staff
• Reporting any issues or problems on biomed equipment to his/her supervisor and proposing solutions (training of staff on a device, operating procedures, etc.). If maintenance work requires further assistance, documentation or additional tools, this shall be requested from and provided by his/her supervisor.
• Participating in organizing user training where required
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage
• Responsible for the equipment and tools (including extinguishers), checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping working area clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed (including date of intervention, replaced parts, problems and solutions) and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance
• Ensure the Project inventory (on MEMO) is updated and keep in sync with the medical team regarding machine movements or new arrivals.
• Continue to follow up on repairing pending devices and coordinate with the Mission Biomed team for services provided by the local supplier.
• Prepare the monthly Bio-medical project report and share it with the project and mission teams.
• Conduct biomedical user training sessions.
• Coordinate with the mission Biomed team to place international orders for spare parts and monitor stock levels and back orders.
• Conduct daily rounds in hospital departments with department supervisors to ensure biomedical machines are in good condition.
• In consultation with MoH BioMed/Electrician seek solutions for challenges related to biomedical equipments and installations in the IPD wards and MoH Lab
• Support in the installation, maintenance and repair of MSF supported Cold-chain equipment in decentralized sites
• Act as the backup for the Project Electrician
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education
Diploma as Biomedical technician preferred; Diploma as mechanical or electrical technician; Demonstrable technical skills and understanding
Experience
Experience in the technical field. (Minimum 2 years’ experience) ; Pedagogical skills are an asset
Languages
Essential local language Kiswahili and English
Competencies/Skills
Adherence to MSF principles; Flexibility of behaviour; Stress management
Teamwork and cooperation; service oriented, results and quality oriented
How to apply
Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate)
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Biomed Technician” and email to: [email protected] on or before 31th August 2024.
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on [email protected]
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity and therefore women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MSF does not tolerate any kind of harassment and abuse including but not limited to sexual harassment, exploitation and discrimination. MSF provides a working environment that upholds our safeguarding commitment to ensure that children and adults are protected from both deliberate and accidental harm caused by MSF staff and/or other representatives. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks reflects our commitment to the protection and safeguarding of our beneficiaries from abuse.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee