Medical Engineer

Job TypeFull TimeQualificationDiploma , Professional CertificateExperienceLocationNairobiJob FieldEducation / Teaching / Training , Medical / Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test, and safely commission new biomedical and medical equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and rapid emergency repairs on all clinical machinery and devices.
• Train medical, nursing, and clinical staff on the safe and proper operation of critical medical instruments.
• Ensure all healthcare equipment strictly complies with national safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and software issues on diagnostic and therapeutic systems.
• Keep precise documentation and maintenance records of all equipment repairs, calibrations, and historical logs.
• Monitor medical equipment inventory, track spare parts, and coordinate with external suppliers for specialized servicing.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Medical Engineering from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
• Active registration or licensing with the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya (AMEK).
• Practical experience working in a hospital setup, diagnostic laboratory, or clinical environment.
• Strong technical ability to read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and troubleshoot clinical instruments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with medical specialists and healthcare staff.
• Keen attention to detail, high safety awareness, and a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to work on call, during emergency shifts, or over weekends as required.

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• Install, calibrate, test, and safely commission new biomedical and medical equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and rapid emergency repairs on all clinical machinery and devices.
• Train medical, nursing, and clinical staff on the safe and proper operation of critical medical instruments.
• Ensure all healthcare equipment strictly complies with national safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and software issues on diagnostic and therapeutic systems.
• Keep precise documentation and maintenance records of all equipment repairs, calibrations, and historical logs.
• Monitor medical equipment inventory, track spare parts, and coordinate with external suppliers for specialized servicing.

• Strong technical ability to read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and troubleshoot clinical instruments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with medical specialists and healthcare staff.
• Keen attention to detail, high safety awareness, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

• Diploma or Certificate in Medical Engineering from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
• Active registration or licensing with the Association of Medical Engineering of Kenya (AMEK).
• Practical experience working in a hospital setup, diagnostic laboratory, or clinical environment.