Senior Biomedical Technician (Volunteer)

Nom de l’entreprise : Mercy Ships
Lieu de l’entreprise : Dakar, Sénégal

This is a volunteer role onboard the Africa Mercy, a hospital ship, serving those in need in sub-Saharan Africa by providing free, life-saving surgeries and strengthening healthcare systems.

The Senior Biomedical Technician oversees the maintenance and management of medical devices onboard and in any hospital extension. This position performs preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment, arranges for scheduled maintenance, and calibration when required.

What You Will Contribute
• Management of hospital equipment related to Biomedical requirements
• In-service training on medical equipment to volunteer biomedical technicians, nursing, and other healthcare staff
• Generate review and equipment replacement recommendations
• Provide support for electrical and mechanical setup of “off ship” working venues and overseeing these services during the field service
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Qualifications
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program will be required
• HNC/D level in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• 2 to 5 years’ experience at Biomedical Equipment Technician II level or above, possibly Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
• 5 years of work in the Biomedical field required
• Written and verbal fluency in English
• Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity