Biomedical Engineer -Part Time

Join Pharo Health — Building the Future of Specialized Healthcare in Africa

Pharo Health Ethiopia, a portfolio company of Pharo Ventures, is redefining the future of premium healthcare delivery in the Horn of Africa.

We are establishing a state-of-the-art specialty and diagnostic center in Addis Ababa designed to deliver world-class, patient-centered care through advanced medical technology, exceptional clinical talent, and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration.

As an early member of our specialist team, you will have the rare opportunity to help shape a modern healthcare institution from the ground up — one built on clinical excellence, innovation, compassion, and impact.

Our vision extends beyond a single facility. We aim to build a leading healthcare network that expands access to high-quality specialist care across Ethiopia and the wider region.

 

About The Role

We are seeking a competent and solutions-oriented Part-Time Biomedical Engineer to join our growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to support a modern, technology-enabled healthcare environment by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of medical equipment. The successful candidate will oversee equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration follow-up, technical support, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality patient care.

We are looking for a technically skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who is committed to patient safety, operational excellence, and service continuity.

If you are passionate about using your expertise to improve healthcare delivery and want to contribute to one of the region’s most ambitious healthcare organizations, we would love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance and Technical Support

• Monitor the performance, safety, and functionality of medical equipment and related systems across assigned departments.
• Carry out or coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and service follow-up for medical equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and technical incidents to minimize service interruption and operational risk.
• Assess equipment faults, document findings, and recommend corrective action, repair, replacement, or upgrade as appropriate.

2. Installation, Calibration and Commissioning

• Support installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, relocation, and decommissioning of biomedical equipment.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and ensure calibration certificates and maintenance records are properly updated.
• Work closely with vendors and service providers during installation, maintenance visits, and equipment performance assessments.

3. Asset Management and Documentation

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of medical equipment, accessories, warranties, maintenance schedules, service history, and technical documentation.
• Prepare technical reports on equipment status, downtime, utilization, maintenance trends, and replacement needs.
• Support procurement processes by providing technical specifications, evaluation input, and advice on equipment selection and lifecycle planning.

4. Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Ensure biomedical equipment is used and maintained in accordance with safety requirements, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and quality improvement initiatives related to equipment safety and performance.
• Help ensure readiness for inspections, accreditation, and regulatory reviews through proper documentation and technical compliance.

5. Training, Collaboration and Professional Conduct

• Provide orientation and user guidance to clinical and support staff on proper equipment handling, basic care, and reporting of faults.
• Collaborate with radiology, laboratory, nursing, procurement, IT, facilities, and management teams to support safe and efficient service delivery.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and responsiveness in all technical support activities.

N.B; Additional duties may be assigned based on service expansion, equipment needs, and organizational priorities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or a related engineering field from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in biomedical equipment maintenance in a hospital, clinic, or diagnostic center is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical equipment systems, preventive maintenance principles, troubleshooting, calibration, and technical documentation.
• Good analytical, reporting, vendor coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Good computer skills and ability to manage equipment records and maintenance schedules accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with complex scheduling and coordination.
• Team oriented with the ability to partner across all functions within the organization