Biomed Technician at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Biomed Technician

Location: Katsina
Contract: Fixed Term
Contract Period: Fixed Term: 208 working hours per month

Context

• Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private, not-for-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in distress, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
• MSF has been active in Katsina since February 2021 after carrying an exploratory mission that end up with an opening of the project under the Emergency Cell.
• Currently, MSF is running an ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre) in Katsina in the KofarSauri PHCC and  and 5 ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centre) including four in Jibia LGA (Magama, Daddara, GubiMagaria, Riko,) and one in Katsina City (KofarMarusa).

Main Purpose

• 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

Accountabilities

• 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 inclues the following tasks: 
  • Organizing and participating in the installation of biomedical equipment
  • Through MEMO Software, follow the schedule and carrying out Preventive and Corrective 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 for both Medical and Non-Medical Staff.
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, and avoiding any shortage.
• Conducting physical monthly Inventory of all Biomed Equipment in all locations and updating in MEMO.
• Responsible for the Equipment and Tools (excluding Extinguishers), checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary, and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping the 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.
• Working together with the Pharmacy Team, responsible for generating and ordering the biomed equipment and consumables International Order.
• Testing and Installation of new biomed equipment in the Hospital Wards and ensuring it is functioning in accordance to medical protocols.

Minimum Requirements
Education:

• A Diploma as a Biomedical technician preferred
• Diploma as a Mechanical or electrical technician
• Demonstrable technical skills and understanding

Experience:

• Experience in a technical field. (Minimum 2 years' experience)
• Pedagogical skills are an asset

Languages:

• Mission language English)  and local language essential (Hausa)

Competences / Skills:

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and CooperationL1
• BehaviouralFlexibilityL1
• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Service Orientation L1
• Stress Management L2.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2023 - 4:00 pm.