Engineer - Medical Gas Plant at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineer - Medical Gas Plant

Location: Abuja

Job Purpose

• The Engineer – Medical Gas Plant is responsible for the operational integrity, maintenance, and compliance of the hospital’s medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) and associated plant.
• The role holder ensures the continuous, safe, and reliable supply of medical gases (e.g., Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Medical Air) to clinical areas, directly impacting patient safety and care.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Maintenance:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain medical gas production plants (e.g., Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) plants, medical air compressors, vacuum pumps) and manifold systems.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, servicing, and testing of all medical gas equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and relevant standards.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in the medical gas pipeline system, including outlets, alarms, and valves.
• Manage and monitor medical gas cylinder storage, changeover procedures, and bulk tank levels.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant national and international standards and safety regulations.
• Perform regular purity testing of medical gases and document results to guarantee quality and safety for patient use.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safe systems of work, including permit-to-work procedures for hot works and isolations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering logs, maintenance records, and compliance certificates.

Emergency Response & Project Support:

• Act as a first responder to all medical gas system alarms, alerts, and emergency situations.
• Participate in the installation, upgrade, and modification of the MGPS, providing technical expertise.
• Liaise with and manage third-party contractors as required.
• Train clinical staff on the correct use of medical gas outlets and emergency procedures.

Project Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and project-manage any upgrades, extensions, or modifications to the MGPS, coordinating with consultants and contractors.
• Identify and implement innovations and improvements to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and energy consumption.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Management department on integrated building management system (BMS) issues related to the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid membership with a recognized professional engineering body (e.g., COREN or equivalent).
• Certified training and qualifications in Medical Gas Pipeline Systems is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in the operation and maintenance of complex engineering plants.
• In-depth knowledge of medical gas production technologies, high-pressure pipeline systems, and alarm monitoring systems.
• Proven experience in leading a technical team and managing maintenance schedules.
• Strong understanding of international safety and quality standards governing medical gases.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.