Biomedical Engineer at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 27 February 2024)

Biomedical Engineer at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd: (Deadline 27 February 2024)

Job advertisement for vacant positions in Rwanda Medical Supply Limited (RMS Ltd)

RMS Ltd is a State-owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with the mandate of managing the end-to-end health supply chain for Rwanda. RMS Ltd provides pharmaceuticals and health commodities towards 5 rights: the right patient, the right drug/dose, the right cost, the right route, and the right time. The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future need and manage increasing complexity RMS Ltd is looking for qualified, dedicated & experienced individuals to fill the following position:

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER:

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Communicate with the Ministry of Health in order to know their requirements well and define the best purchase plan in collaboration with the procurement department. Working directly with the Ministry of Health in relation to the procuring of medical equipment. This includes;
  • Defining the best purchase plan
  • Advising and helping consolidate the equipment lists
  • Make recommendation to the RBC/MoH’s Project Manager on specification and other substantive/technical elements required to effectively develop, plan, launch and implement these projects.
  • Assist in the final acceptance and handover of the commissioned equipment in coordination with the project team and RBC/MoH.
• Launch a market analysis in collaboration with the procurement department.
• Help prepare the tender documents of the medical equipment, supplies, and preparatory works ensuring compliance with RMS procurement standards and policies.
• Supervise the installation of medical equipment and end-user’s training on medical equipment with the supplier’s technicians and follow up on the warranty maintenance by the supplier.
• Participate in the Technical Evaluation of bids/ tenders / proposals received from prospective suppliers
• Assist in the final acceptance and handover of the commissioned equipment in coordination with the project team and RBC/MoH.
• Participate in meetings and work closely with other respective medical experts, partners, engineers & colleagues to conduct exact analyses, assessments in order to offer the best options
• Utilize engineering expertise to contribute to the quality improvement process by recommending medical equipment modifications to the project managers.
• Manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigation, to assure compliance with patient safety.
• Function as the subject matter expert in the field of Biomedical Engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety.
• Document feedback regarding operation of all medical equipment and introduce improvements if necessary.
• Maintain a database of correspondence with vendors and suppliers of RMS’s medical equipment in order to improve future interaction.
• Manage all medical equipment inventory and coordinate with vendors and suppliers in ordering replacements for defective parts.

Qualification and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING with relevant field qualifications related to this specific domain with at least 2 years of working experience.

Knowledge and technical skills required:

• Decision making skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Very effective organization skills;
• Team working skills;
• Computer skills;

Job application procedure:

Interested candidates should send their application documents (in one PDF document) including Application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three referees as well as their emails and telephones.

All applications are to be addressed   to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd through the following email address: [email protected]

Deadline for application: Tuesday 27^th February 2024 at 5.00pm,

N.B:

1. Only applications sent via the above e-mail shall be considered;
2. Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted;
3. Incomplete applications shall be rejected. All requested documents should be sent as required.