Vacancy Announcement

Job title:   Biomedical Technician – Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department: Infrastructure

Reports to: Biomedical Engineer

Line Management NA

Application Status External Advert

Organisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.




PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic biomedical technician to join our biomedical department. In this role, the biomedical technician will be in charge of overseeing the care and use of all biomedical equipment, performing machinery repairs, and training staff on the correct use of equipment.

S/he will be answerable to the Biomedical Engineer and act in his capacity when he is not around and sending monthly reports and strimestrials using development tools and forms to the Biomedical Engineer.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performing routine maintenance checks on biomedical equipment through testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting.
• Installing new biomedical equipment and adjusting the device according to medical specifications.
• Training staff members to operate and care for equipment with physical demonstrations and educational presentations.
• Updating the inventory, placing orders, and verifying deliveries.
• Repairing faulty machinery on a routine basis and tending to emergency repairs as needed.
• Keeping a digital record of equipment repairs, faulty components, and recalibrated devices.
• Ensuring that all equipment meets PIH standards of safety and quality, and complies with relevant laws.
• Install and test medical equipment.
• Maintain and repair medical equipment.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment.
• Train and advice users of safe procedures.
• Work with other staff in determining needs of equipment.
• Performing preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment.
• May be required to travel across sites of PIH (Health Centres/PHUs/CHCs)
• Communicate with Superior technicians with the PIH/MoHS regularly

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

• University Degree in Biomedical Technology or a related field, OR
• A Technicians diploma in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEET).
• Appropriate Certification in the repair specialist equipment and systems from the relevant manufacturer.
• Proficient in the use of computers, with a working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite.
• Interpreting schematic diagrams to perform effective repair and maintenance on basic biomedical equipment
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a biomedical technician.
• Exceptional knowledge of the structure and uses of biomedical equipment.
• Solid technical skills and the ability to repair machinery with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information in layman’s terms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced medical environment.

Proficient dexterity and hand-eye coordination, as well as physical stamina to lift heavy equipment.

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday, 21st November 2022.