Principal Medical Engineering Officer Job Vihiga CPSB

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Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• Providing technical advice / specifications on procurement of appropriate medical equipment;
• Installing, maintaining and repairing medium technology medical equipment/ plant and furniture;
• Supervising installations and commissioning of medium technology medical equipment and plants;
• Supervising g medical engineering works in a health facility;
• Analyzing information for research;
• Preparing Planned Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PPM);
• Ensuring quality of medical equipment in terms of performance and safety;
• Maintaining information on medica l engineering services for input into the Health Information Management System;
• Training use rs on use and maintenance of medical equipment;
• Coaching and mentoring of staff;
• Perform such other functions that may be delegated from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Higher National Diploma, or Diploma in medical engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Competency in handling radiology, oncology, laboratory and theatre, ICU equipment and dental units, well conversant with Ophthalmic and optical equipment and Paediatric Imaging equipment;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Must have knowledge or understand turnkey hospital projects;
• Must be registered with AMEK;
• Must meet Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on leadership and integrity;
• Must have good understanding on public hospitals set up;
• Extensive experience above nine years in the installations, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of medical equipment;
• Strong knowledge of medical equipment standards and regulations;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their filled job application forms with copies of their National Identity/ passport, Academic and Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 29th day of August, 2025.

SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.

Please Note

• County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to apply.
• County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview,,.
• Those with certificates from foreign institute must have them certified by the relevant authority.