Biomedical Engineer at Tokiye Integrated Medical Services

Tokiye Integrated Medical Service was created to address the critical needs in healthcare project management with an emphasis on effective and efficient service delivery. The company is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to professional service, aiming to elevate Nigeria’s healthcare system to international standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Biomedical Engineer

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Biomedical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary project team for the design, construction, and commissioning of an 8-floor, 350-bed international hospital.
• The Biomedical Engineer will play a critical role in planning, evaluating, and integrating advanced medical technologies across the facility, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission International (JCI) standards and alignment with international best practices.
• The biomedical engineer will serve as a key interface between different key teams including Architects, MEP engineers, clinicians, IT teams, and equipment vendors to ensure the safe, efficient, and future-ready deployment of biomedical systems across the full clinical spectrum (diagnostics, treatment, patient care, and rehabilitation), and embedding eco-friendly practices consistent with the project’s solar-powered sustainability model.

Key Responsibilities
Equipment Planning and Specification:

• Develop the complete medical equipment plan for all clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Prepare technical specifications and ensure alignment with architectural and MEP designs.
• Deliver 100% of department-specific equipment lists and specifications within the first 60 days of project engagement.

Vendor and Procurement Management:

• Evaluate vendors and participate in negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality biomedical technologies.
• Ensure procurement aligns with budgetary limits and delivery schedules.
• Achieve ≥10% cost savings against baseline vendor quotes without compromising quality; 100% of procurement contracts finalized within agreed timelines.

SLA and Warranty Administration and Execution:

• Negotiate, draft, and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and warranty terms with biomedical equipment vendors and service providers in collaboration with the compliance department.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure SLA adherence on response times, uptime guarantees, and preventive/corrective maintenance schedules.
• Maintain comprehensive SLA/warranty documentation repository and ensure timely renewals, claims, and escalations.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, and finance teams to enforce vendor obligations.
• Develop SLA performance dashboards and report compliance metrics to senior management.
• Ensure 100% of vendor SLAs and warranties are signed, documented, and stored prior to equipment commissioning.
• Achieve ≥95% vendor SLA compliance rate on biomedical equipment uptime and service response.
• Process 100% of warranty claims within agreed timelines, with ≥90% successful claim resolution.

Installation, Integration and Commissioning:

• Oversee delivery, installation, and commissioning of advanced imaging systems, radiotherapy units, surgical and critical care technologies.
• Ensure seamless integration with IT systems (EMR/EHR, PACS, HIS).
• 100% of Tier-1 equipment (MRI, CT, TrueBeam, cyclotron, ORs) installed and commissioned at least 90 days prior to hospital handover.
• Achieve ≥98% uptime during commissioning tests.

Regulatory, Safety and Quality Compliance:

• Guarantee compliance with JCI, ISO, FDA/CE, and local healthcare regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety validation, and quality assurance reviews.
• Zero critical non-conformities in JCI readiness audits related to biomedical systems.
• 100% compliance with ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 standards across biomedical devices.

Lifecycle and Maintenance Planning:

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and asset management strategies for all biomedical equipment.
• Establish spare parts inventory and vendor service agreements.
• Preventive maintenance plans in place for 100% of high-value equipment before hospital commissioning.
• Maintain ≥95% equipment availability during the first 24 months’ post-installation.

Stakeholder and Project Coordination:

• Act as the primary liaison between medical planners, clinicians, architects, contractors, and technology vendors.
• Provide technical input in project coordination meetings and decision-making forums.
• Resolve 90% of cross-disciplinary biomedical integration issues within 2 weeks of identification.
• Ensure 100% of biomedical design inputs are incorporated into architectural and MEP execution drawings.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for biomedical technicians and clinical staff.
• Certify staff competency in equipment use and safety protocols.
• ≥90% of clinical staff and 100% of biomedical technicians trained and certified prior to hospital go-live.

Sustainability and Innovation:

• Support the integration of eco-friendly and energy-efficient biomedical systems, in alignment with the hospital’s solar farm and sustainability strategy.
• Propose innovative solutions that enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Integrate at least 2 energy-efficient or green biomedical technologies into the hospital project.
• Contribute to reducing biomedical system energy consumption by ≥5% compared to baseline design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 7–10 years of professional experience in biomedical engineering, with direct involvement in hospital construction projects.
• Proven track record with JCI-accredited healthcare facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, surgical technologies, intensive care equipment, and rehabilitation systems.
• Strong understanding of digital health systems, hospital IT integration, and smart healthcare technologies.
• Exceptional project management and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hro.iih@tokiyemed.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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