Assistant Director of Medical Engineering Services at Machakos County Public Service Board in Machakos, Kenya

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    Assistant Director of Medical Engineering Services

    Machakos County Public Service BoardMachakos, Kenya

    Posted

    2 days ago

    Apply by

    9 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Government & Public Administration
    Engineering & Technology

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    Job Description

    This role involves overseeing medical engineering services within a health facility, including health technology assessments, procurement specifications, and maintenance programs. The position requires supervising medical equipment, coordinating preventive maintenance, and supporting e-health initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Carrying out health technology assessments.
    • Preparing and disseminating reports and specifications for procurement of appropriate medical equipment.
    • Developing and implementing medical engineering programs and projects.
    • Supervising technology, medical equipment/plant and furniture.
    • Coordinating medical engineering work in a health facility.
    • Undertaking research in medical engineering technologies.
    • Coordinating preparation and implementation of planned preventive maintenance schedule PPMO.
    • Providing input in designing health facilities and appropriate medical engineering technologies.
    • Maintaining a database of information on medical engineering services.
    • Supporting e-health and tele-medicine technology.
    • Training users on use and maintenance of medical equipment.
    • Preparing periodic reports.
    • Preparing work plans.
    • Coaching and mentoring staff.

    Required Qualifications

    • Served in the grade of Principal Medical Engineer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
    • Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Medical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Industrial Technology Medical Engineering Option, Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Master's degree in any of the following fields: Medical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Health Care Management, Project Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
    • Certificate in computer skills from a recognized institution.
    • Demonstrated capability and efficiency in organizing work and discharging medical engineering functions.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Engineering & Technology

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Master’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Engineering

    Field of Study

    Medical Engineering

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should visit the application link provided on this page to submit their application.

    Show Leadership in Medical Equipment Lifecycle Management

    This role sits at the intersection of clinical care and engineering. Hiring panels will probe how you've handled equipment procurement, maintenance scheduling, and team supervision in a health facility setting.

    1. Quantify your equipment oversight: On your CV, list the types and quantities of medical equipment you've managed. Mention any budgets you've handled for procurement or maintenance. Concrete numbers help the panel gauge your scope.

    2. Highlight your PPMO experience: Planned preventive maintenance is a core duty. Describe how you've scheduled and executed maintenance programs, reduced downtime, and ensured compliance with safety standards. Give an example of a maintenance plan you implemented.

    3. Show your training and mentoring impact: You'll train users and mentor staff. Provide examples of training sessions you've led, materials you've developed, or how you've improved staff competency. Mention any positive feedback or outcomes.

    4. Demonstrate strategic thinking: The role involves health technology assessments and input into facility design. Prepare to discuss how you've evaluated new technologies, made procurement recommendations, or contributed to infrastructure planning.

    5. Prepare for technical questions: Expect questions on medical equipment standards, safety regulations, and troubleshooting. Review common equipment types and their maintenance needs. Be ready to explain how you stay current with technological advances.

    6. Emphasize your management training: The certificate in Senior Management Course is a requirement. Highlight how this training has shaped your leadership approach. Give examples of managing teams or projects.

    7. Align with public service values: As a county government role, emphasize your commitment to public health and service delivery. Discuss how you've worked within government or similar settings, if applicable.

    8. Prepare your documents: Ensure your CV and certificates are ready. The application is online, so have digital copies of your degrees, certificates, and any relevant testimonials. Double-check that your application is complete before submitting.

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    Tags

    medical engineering
    health technology
    preventive maintenance
    e-health
    tele-medicine