Biomedical Engineer

About the role

The Biomedical Engineer will install, maintain, calibrate and manage all biomedical equipment across the teaching hospital, simulation labs and medical laboratories, ensuring patient safety and compliance with HPCZ standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for all hospital equipment.
• Install, calibrate, repair and test biomedical equipment.
• Train doctors, nurses and students on proper equipment use.
• Maintain equipment inventory and service history database.
• Advise procurement on specifications for new equipment and ensure compliance with HPCZ, ZAMRA and Radiation Protection Authority standards.

Required profile

• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 O’Levels including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering or Medical Equipment Technology.
• Registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience in a hospital, teaching hospital or medical equipment supply company.

Required skills

• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Electrical safety testing.
• Ability to read service manuals.
• Computer literacy.